Important: Follow the balance procedure steps listed below. Powertrain mounts must be tightened in sequence.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Loosen the front transaxle mount through bolt.
- Loosen the rear transaxle mount through bolt.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Position two floor jacks with wood blocks under the engine and transaxle in order to support the powertrain assembly.
- Loosen the transaxle mount to transaxle bolts.
- Loosen the engine mount to bracket bolts.
- Reposition both floor jacks in order to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the mount and bracket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Tighten the transaxle mount to transaxle bolts in the sequence shown.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
- Tighten the engine mount to bracket bolts in the sequence shown.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Remove the floor jacks from under the oil pan.
- Shake the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Tighten the rear transaxle mount through bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).
- Tighten the front transaxle mount through bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.