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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 G8 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L 🢒 Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side

Special Tools

    • J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
    • J 41803 Engine Support Fixture
    • J 41798 Engine Lift Bracket

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.
  2. Remove the oil level indicator and tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement.

    3. Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  4. Remove the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement.

    5. Object Number: 1943694 Size: SH
  5. Remove the lower engine mount to front sub-frame retaining nut (1) from both engine mounts.
  6. Lower the vehicle.

    7. Object Number: 1951032 Size: SH
  7. Remove the upper right side engine mount to engine mount bracket retaining nut 1).

    8. Object Number: 1943716 Size: SH
  8. Position the J 41798  (1) on the cylinder head (3).

    9. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  9. Install the J 41798 to cylinder head retaining bolts (2) and tighten to 50 N·m (36 lb ft).

    10. Object Number: 1951032 Size: SH

    Note: When lifting the engine assembly, observe the clearance between the rear of the engine assembly and the dash panel.

  10. Install J 41803  and  J 28467-B and raise the engine assembly until the right side engine mount bracket (1) is clear of the right side engine mount retaining stud (2).

    11. Note: DO NOT bend or distort the right side engine mount heat shield (4).

  11. Remove the right side engine mount assembly (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1951032 Size: SH

    Note: DO NOT bend or distort the right side engine mount heat shield (4).

  1. Install the right side engine mount assembly (3).
  2. Lower the engine assembly until the right side engine mount retaining stud (2) is installed through the right side engine mount bracket (1).
  3. Remove J 41803  ,  J 28467-B  and  J 41798 from the engine.

    4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1951032 Size: SH
  4. Install the upper right side engine mount to engine mount bracket retaining nut (1) and tighten to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).

    5. Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

    6. Object Number: 1943694 Size: SH
  6. Install the lower engine mount to front sub-frame retaining nut (1) on both engine mounts and tighten to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).
  7. Install the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Install the oil level indicator and tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement.
  10. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.