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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1999 🢒 Firefly (Canada) 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 1.3L 🢒 Engine Mount Replacement

Engine Mount Replacement Right Engine Mount

Removal Procedure
    • J 28467-A Universal Support Fixture
    • J 28467-89 Engine Support Fixture Adapters

    Object Number: 201551 Size: SH
  1. Use a J 28467-A with a J 28467-89 in order to support the engine.
  2. Remove the two right engine mount-to-mounting bracket bolts.
  3. Remove the right engine mount through-bolt and the mount (2) from the mounting bracket (1).
  4. Remove the two mounting bracket bolts and the right mounting bracket (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 28467-A Universal Support Fixture
    • J 28467-89 Engine Support Fixture Adapters

    Object Number: 201551 Size: SH
  1. Install the right mounting bracket (1) to the vehicle.
  2. Secure the mounting bracket (1) with the two mounting bracket bolts. Do not tighten fully.
  3. Install the right engine mount (2) and through-bolt to the mounting bracket (1).
  4. Secure the right engine mount with the two right engine mount-to-mounting bracket bolts.

    5. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Tighten the fasteners.

    6. Tighten

        • Tighten the right engine mount through-bolt to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
        • Tighten the right engine mount-to-mounting bracket bolts to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
        • Tighten the mounting bracket bolts to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
  6. Remove the J 28467-A and the J 28467-89 .

Engine Mount Replacement Rear Engine Mount-Manual

Removal Procedure
    • J 28467-A Universal Support Fixture
    • J 28467-89 Engine Support Fixture Adapters

    Object Number: 201557 Size: SH
  1. Use a J 28467-A with a J 28467-89 in order to support the engine.
  2. Remove the nut and rear engine mount through bolts from the rear engine mount (1).
  3. Remove the two rear engine mount-to-bulkhead bolts.
  4. Remove the rear engine mount (1) from the upper mounting bracket (2).
  5. Remove the two retaining nuts and the upper mounting bracket (2) from the lower rear mounting bracket (4).
  6. Remove the three retaining bolts and the upper rear mounting bracket from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 28467-A Universal Support Fixture
    • J 28467-89 Engine Support Fixture Adapters

    Object Number: 201557 Size: SH
  1. Install the lower rear mounting bracket (4) to the vehicle.
  2. Secure the lower bracket with the three retaining bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the lower rear mounting bracket retaining bolts and nuts to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).

  3. Install the upper rear mounting bracket (2) to the lower rear mounting bracket (4).
  4. Secure the upper bracket with the two retaining nuts. Do not tighten fully.
  5. Install the rear engine mount (1) to the upper rear mounting bracket (2).
  6. Secure the engine mount with the two rear engine mount-to-bulkhead bolts. Do not tighten fully.
  7. Install the rear engine mount through bolt to the rear engine mount.

    8. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  8. Tighten the fasteners.

    9. Tighten

        • Tighten the rear engine mount through bolt and nut to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
        • Tighten the rear engine mount-to-bulkhead bolt to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
        • Tighten the upper rear mounting bracket retaining nuts to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
  9. Remove the J 28467-A and the J 28467-89 .

Engine Mount Replacement Rear Engine Mount-Automatic

Removal Procedure
    • J 28467-A Universal Support Fixture
    • J 28467-89 Engine Support Fixture Adapters

    Object Number: 201566 Size: SH
  1. Use a J 28467-A with a J 28467-89 in order to support the engine.
  2. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    4. Caution: In order to avoid being burned, do not service the exhaust system while it is still hot. Service the system when it is cool.

  4. Remove the two bolts and the front pipe/catalytic converter assembly from the exhaust manifold.
  5. Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector.
  6. Remove the two nuts and the front pipe/catalytic converter assembly from the resonator/center pipe.
  7. Remove the hanger that supports the catalytic converter.
  8. Remove the front pipe/catalytic converter assembly from the vehicle.
  9. Remove the following from the engine:
    10. • The two hose clamps
    • The two bolts
    • The coolant return pipe
  10. Remove the two nuts and the rear engine mount connecting bracket from the rear engine mount frame bracket (4).
  11. Remove the following components from the engine:
    12. • The three bolts
    • The nut
    • The rear engine mount-to-engine bracket
  12. Remove the four bolts that hold the rear engine mount frame bracket to the frame.
  13. Remove the rear engine mount frame bracket from the frame.
  14. Remove the one nut and the connecting bracket from the rear engine mount.
  15. Remove the one nut and the rear engine mount-to-engine bracket from the rear engine mount.

Installation Procedure
    • J 28467-A Universal Support Fixture
    • J 28467-89 Engine Support Fixture Adapters

    Object Number: 201501 Size: SH
  1. Use a J 28467-A with a J 28467-89 in order to support the engine.
  2. Install the rear engine mount frame bracket (4) to the frame.
  3. Secure the frame bracket with four bolts. Do not tighten fully.
  4. Install the rear engine mount-to engine bracket to engine.
  5. Secure the mount with two bolts and one nut. Do not install the lower center bolt at this time. Do not tighten fully.
  6. Install the rear engine mount to the bracket. Secure with one nut.
  7. Install the connecting bracket to the rear engine mount. Secure with one nut. Do not tighten fully.
  8. Install the rear engine mount connecting bracket to the rear engine mount frame bracket. Secure with two nuts.

    9. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  9. Tighten the fasteners.

    10. Tighten

        • Tighten the rear engine mount frame bracket-to-frame bolts to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
        • Tighten the rear mount-to-engine bracket to the engine bolts and nut to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
        • Tighten the rear engine mount connecting bracket-to-rear engine mount frame bracket nuts to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
        • Tighten the connecting bracket-to-rear mount nut to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
        • Tighten the rear mount-to-engine bracket nut to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
  10. Install the one remaining rear engine mount frame bracket-to-frame bolt.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the rear engine mount frame bracket-to-frame bolt to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).

  11. Install the following components:
    12. • The coolant return pipe
    • The two hose clamps
    • The two mounting bolts

    Tighten
    Tighten the coolant return pipe mounting bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  12. Install the front pipe/catalytic converter assembly to the vehicle.
  13. Support the catalytic converter with the hanger.
  14. Connect the front pipe/catalytic converter assembly to the exhaust manifold.
  15. Secure the converter assembly with two bolts. Do not tighten fully.
  16. Connect the front pipe/converter assembly to the resonator/center pipe.
  17. Secure the converter assembly to the resonator/center pipe with the two nuts.

    18. Tighten

        • The front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly-to-exhaust manifold bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
        • The front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly-to-resonator/center pipe nuts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
  18. Reconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector.
  19. Lower the vehicle.
  20. Refill the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.
  21. Remove the J 28467-A and the J 28467-89 .

Engine Mount Replacement Left Transaxle Mount

Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side in Manual Transmission/Transaxle for the removal and installation procedures of the left engine (transaxle) mount.

Engine Mount Replacement Torque Rod Automatic Trans

Removal Procedure
    • J 28467-A Universal Support Fixture
    • J 28467-89 Engine Support Fixture Adapters

    Object Number: 201501 Size: SH
  1. Use a J 28467-A with a J 28467-89 in order to support the engine.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the retaining nut and the torque rod-to-torque rod bracket through bolt and washers.
  4. Remove the four bolts and the torque rod bracket (2) from the transaxle.
  5. Remove one torque rod-to-torque rod brace bolt.
  6. Remove the torque rod-to-frame through bolt.
  7. Remove the torque rod (1) from the engine.

Installation Procedure
    • J 28467-A Universal Support Fixture
    • J 28467-89 Engine Support Fixture Adapters

    Object Number: 201501 Size: SH
  1. Install the torque rod (1) to the engine. Secure the torque rod (1) with the torque rod-to-frame through bolts. Do not tighten fully.
  2. Install the torque rod bracket (2) to the transaxle. Secure the torque rod bracket to the transaxle with the four bolts. Do not tighten fully.
  3. Install the torque rod-to-torque rod brace bolt. Do not tighten fully.
  4. Install the torque rod-to-torque rod bracket through bolt and washer. Secure with the retaining nut.

    5. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Tighten the fasteners.

    6. Tighten

        • Tighten the torque rod-to-torque rod bracket through bolt and nut to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
        • Tighten the torque rod bracket bolts to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
        • Tighten the torque rod-to-frame through bolt to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Remove the J 28467-A and the J 28467-89 .