Forward Body Mount Replacement FE1 and FE3

1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the wheels and the tires. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
4. Support the forward end of the rear suspension support with a suitable jack.
5. Remove the forward body mount brackets at the support assembly.
6. Remove the two bolts securing the front of the support assembly to the vehicle.
7. Lower the jack to allow the front end of the support assembly to lower enough to allow for removal of the mounts.



8. Using a punch, bend the tabs on the mount inboard (1) and then tap the mount downward and out of the support assembly.

1. Tap the mount into the support assembly ensuring the flat is outboard (2) and the notch (1) is rearward upon the installation.
2. Bend the tabs outboard with a large pair of pliers. The tabs should be fully seated against the chamfer in the support assembly retainer ring.
3. Raise the support assembly to the body of the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




4. Install the 2 bolts securing the front of the support assembly to the vehicle body.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 181 N·m (133 lb ft).

5. Install the brackets to body at the support assembly forward mounts.

Tighten
Tighten the body bracket bolts to 86 N·m (63 lb ft).

6. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
7. Install the wheels and the tires.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 125 N·m (80 lb ft).

8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Inspect and adjust the rear toe. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment .

Forward Body Mount Replacement FE7

1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the wheels and the tires. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
4. Support the forward end of the rear suspension support with a suitable jack.



5. Remove the center support bracket bolts (1).
6. Remove the forward body mount brackets at the support assembly.
7. Remove the 2 bolts securing the front of the support assembly to the vehicle.
8. Lower the jack to allow the front end of the support assembly to lower enough to allow for the removal of the mounts.



9. Using a punch, bend the tabs on the mount inboard (1) and then tap the mount downward and out of the support assembly.

1. Tap the mount into the support assembly ensuring the flat is outboard (2) and the notch (1) is rearward upon the installation.
2. Bend the tabs outboard with a large pair of pliers. The tabs should be fully seated against the chamfer in the support assembly retainer ring.
3. Raise the support assembly to the body of the vehicle.




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.

4. Install the 2 bolts securing the front of the support assembly to the vehicle body.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 187 N·m (138 lb ft).




5. Install the support bracket to the body (1).

Tighten
Tighten the support bracket to the body bolts to 128 N·m (94 lb ft).

6. Install the brackets to body at the support assembly forward mounts.

Tighten
Tighten the insulator to the body bracket bolts to 86 N·m (63 lb ft).

7. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement
8. Install the wheels and the tires.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 125 N·m (80 lb ft).

9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Inspect and adjust the rear toe. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment .