Important: Follow the balance procedure in the order listed in the following steps. Powertrain mounts must be tightened in sequence.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Loosen, but DO NOT REMOVE the front transmission mount through bolt.
- Loosen, but DO NOT REMOVE the rear transmission mount through bolt.
- Position 2 floor jacks with wood blocks under the engine and transmission to support the powertrain.
- From inside the engine compartment, loosen the transmission mount bracket to transmission bolts.
- Loosen the engine mount strut to engine mount strut bracket bolts (1).
- Reposition the floor jacks to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the engine mount and engine mount bracket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Tighten the transmission mount bracket to transmission bolts using the following sequence:
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Tighten the engine mount strut to engine mount strut bracket bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Remove the floor jacks.
- Rock the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.
- Tighten the rear transmission mount through bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).
- Tighten the front transmission mount through bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.