Engine Mount Inspection Front

Notice: Broken or deteriorated mounts can cause misalignment and destruction of certain drive train components. When a single mount breaks, the remaining mounts are subjected to abnormally high stresses.

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Inspect for loose or missing bolts at the following locations:

•	The engine mount bracket to the engine

•	The engine mount to the engine bracket through-bolts

•	The engine mount to frame bracket bolts

3. Replace loose or missing bolts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .




Notice: When raising or supporting the engine for any reason, do not use a jack under the oil pan, any sheet metal, or the crankshaft pulley. Due to the small clearance between the oil pan and the oil pump screen, jacking against the oil pan may cause the pan to be bent against the pump screen. This will result in a damaged oil pickup unit.

4. Using a jack on the square tab at the rear of the engine block (left side shown the right side requires the removal of the starter ) raise the engine in order to complete the following tasks:

•	Remove weight from the engine mount.

•	Place a slight tension on the rubber cushion.

•	Observe the engine mount while raising the engine.

5. Replace the engine mount if the following conditions exist:

•	Heat check cracks cover the hard rubber surface.

•	The rubber cushion is separated from the metal plate of the engine mount.

•	There is a split through the rubber cushion.

6. Lower the vehicle.