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Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 28467-A Engine Support Fixture

  1. Remove the cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement in Engine Cooling. Remove the right side fan first.

  2. Object Number: 72705  Size: SH
  3. Remove the right and left torque struts.
  4. Install the engine support fixture J 28467-A .
  5. Raise the vehicle.

  6. Object Number: 72854  Size: SH
  7. Remove the two nuts securing the motor mount to the engine cradle.
  8. Remove the two bolts securing the motor mount bracket to the crankcase.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Remove the two bolts securing the motor mount bracket to the cylinder head.
  11. Remove the two nuts securing the motor mount to the bracket.
  12. Raise the engine by tightening the support chain until the mount and the bracket can be separated and removed.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 72854  Size: SH
  1. Position the motor mount and the bracket in front of the engine.
  2. Loosely install two nuts in order to secure the mount to the bracket.
  3. Loosely install two bolts in order to secure the mount bracket to the cylinder head.
  4. Lower the engine and guide the motor mount studs into the engine cradle.
  5. Raise the vehicle.
  6. Install two bolts in order to secure the mount bracket to the crankcase.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

    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. Loosely install two nuts in order to secure the motor mount to the engine cradle.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Install two bolts in order to secure the mount bracket to the cylinder head.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  13. Remove theJ 28467-A .
  14. Install the two nuts in order to secure the motor mount to the bracket.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  16. Working under the vehicle, tighten the two nuts securing the mount to the engine cradle.
  17. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 72705  Size: SH
  18. Install the right and left torque struts.
  19. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 50 N·m (37 lb ft). Adjust in order to provide zero preload as described in this section.

  20. Install the cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement in Engine Cooling.