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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.9L 🢒 Engine Mount Strut Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1581801 Size: SH
  1. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the engine mount strut to engine mount strut bracket bolts.
  3. Lift the engine mount strut into the vertical position.

    4. Object Number: 1581802 Size: SH
  4. Remove the engine mount strut to engine compartment side rail bolt.
  5. Slide the engine mount strut rearward and remove.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1581802 Size: SH
  1. Position the engine mount strut tab into the hole and slide the strut forward until the bolt hole aligns.
  2. Install and tighten the engine mount strut to engine compartment side rail bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  3. Push the engine mount strut into the horizontal position.

    4. Object Number: 1581801 Size: SH
  4. Install the engine mount strut to engine mount strut bracket bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  5. Install the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .