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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu Classic 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Powertrain Mount Balance - Lower Mount

Important: Follow the balance procedure in the order listed in the following steps. Powertrain mounts must be tightened in sequence.


    Object Number: 1578541 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Loosen, but DO NOT REMOVE the front transmission mount through bolt.

    3. Object Number: 1578542 Size: SH
  3. Loosen, but DO NOT REMOVE the rear transmission mount through bolt.
  4. Rock the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Tighten the rear transmission mount through bolt.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1578541 Size: SH
  6. Tighten the front transmission mount through bolt.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).

  7. Lower the vehicle.