Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side for Chevrolet Express 2002

Notice: Refer to Engine Mounting Notice in the Preface section.

1. Remove the upper fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement in Engine Cooling.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the engine mounting through-bolt and nut (left side shown) for the side being replaced.
4. If replacing the right side engine mount, remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.




Notice: When raising or supporting the engine for any reason, do not use a jack under the oil pan, any sheet metal, or crankshaft balancer. Jacking against the oil pan may cause it to crack or break.

5. Using a jack on the square tab (left side shown) at the rear of the engine block, raise the engine.
6. Raise the engine only enough to permit removal of the engine mount.
7. Check for interference between the rear of the engine and the dash panel.



8. Remove the engine mount to engine mount frame bracket bolts (right side shown).
9. Remove the engine mount.



10. In order to remove the engine mount engine bracket (right side shown) use the following procedure:

10.1.

Remove the engine mount engine bracket bolts.

10.2.

Remove the bracket.

10.3.

Remove the heat shield, if necessary.

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.

1. In order to install the engine mount engine bracket (right side shown) use the following procedure:

1.1.	Install the heat shield and bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the heat shield bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

1.2.	Install the engine mount engine bracket and bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the engine mount engine bracket bolts to 54 N·m (40 lb ft).




2. Install the engine mount.
3. Install the engine mount to engine mount frame bracket bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the engine mount frame bracket bolts to 58 N·m (43 lb ft).




4. Lower the engine until the engine mounting through-bolt can be inserted.
5. Install the engine mount through-bolt and the nut (left side shown).

Tighten
Tighten the engine mount through-bolt nut to 68 N·m (50 lb ft).

6. Install the starter, if removed. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the upper fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement in Engine Cooling.