For 1990-2009 cars only
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Position two floor jacks with wood blocks under the engine and transmission to support the powertrain assembly.
- From the engine compartment, loosen the transmission mount to transmission bolts.
- Loosen the engine mount to intermediate bracket bolts.
- Loosen the front transmission mount through bolt. Do not remove.
- Loosen the rear transmission mount through bolt. Do not remove.
- Loosen the rear transmission mount to cradle bolts.
- Reposition the floor jacks to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the mount and mount bracket.
- Ensure the front transmission mount is centered in the front clevis on the cradle.
- Tighten the transmission mount to transmission bolts using the following sequence:
- Tighten the engine mount to intermediate bracket bolts starting with the center bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Ensure the rear transmission mount bracket is seated on the transmission housing.
- Center the rear transmission mount in the rear cradle clevis.
- Tighten the rear transmission mount to cradle bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Remove the floor jacks.
- Shake the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.
- Tighten the rear transmission mount through bolt to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).
- Tighten the front transmission mount through bolt to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
Note: Follow the balance procedure in the order listed in the following steps. Powertrain mounts must be tightened in sequence.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
| 10.1. | Rear bolt |
| 10.2. | Middle bolt |
| 10.3. | Front Bolt |
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
