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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Engine Mount Strut Replacement

Engine Mount Strut Replacement Left

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 96264 Size: SH
  1. Remove the bolt and the nut from the engine mount strut at the left engine mount strut bracket on the engine.

    2. Object Number: 61848 Size: SH
  2. Remove the bolt and the nut from the engine mount strut at the engine mount strut bracket on the upper radiator support.
  3. Remove the engine mount strut.
  4. Inspect the rubber in the engine mount strut for the following conditions:
    5. • Hardness
    • Splitting
    • Cracking

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 61848 Size: SH
  1. Install the engine mount strut.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the bolt and the nut to the engine mount strut at the engine mount strut bracket on the upper radiator support.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the engine mount strut bolt to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).


    Object Number: 96264 Size: SH
  3. Install the bolt and the nut to the engine mount strut at the left engine mount strut bracket on the engine.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the engine mount strut nut to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

Engine Mount Strut Replacement Right

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 96282 Size: SH
  1. Remove the bolt and the nut from the engine mount strut at the right engine mount strut bracket on the engine.

    2. Object Number: 61848 Size: SH
  2. Remove the bolt and the nut from the engine mount strut at the engine mount strut bracket on the upper radiator support.
  3. Remove the engine mount strut.
  4. Inspect the rubber in the engine mount strut for the following conditions:
    5. • Hardness
    • Splitting
    • Cracking

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 61848 Size: SH
  1. Install the engine mount strut.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the bolt and the nut to the engine mount strut at the engine mount strut bracket on the upper radiator support.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the engine mount strut bolt to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).


    Object Number: 96282 Size: SH
  3. Install the bolt and the nut to the engine mount strut at the right engine mount strut bracket on the engine.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the engine mount strut nut to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).