Notice: Broken engine mountings can cause misalignment of certain drive-train
components. Misalignment of drive-train components causes eventual destruction
of the drive-train components.
If one engine mount breaks, the rest of the engine mounts will have
increased stress put on them. This could cause the rest of the engine mounts
to break.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Inspect for loose or missing bolts at the following locations:
| • | The engine mount to the engine |
| • | The engine mount to the engine mount frame bracket through-bolts. |
| • | The engine mount frame bracket to the frame. |
- Replace missing or loose bolts.
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.
Lifting the engine in an unapproved manner may cause component damage.
- In order to access the square tab on the right side of the engine remove
the starter. Refer to
Starter Motor Replacement
in Engine Electrical.
Using a jack on the square tab at the rear of the engine block (left
side shown the right side requires 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. |
- 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. |
- Lower the vehicle.
