Removal Procedure
- Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to
Air Filter Element Replacement
in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
- Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to
Engine Mount Strut Replacement
.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the catalytic converter pipe from the engine right side
exhaust manifold. Refer to
Catalytic Converter Replacement
in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the right front wheel and tire. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to
Engine Splash Shield Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Remove the engine mount
bracket-to-oil pan bolts.
Notice: In order to avoid oil pan damage and possible engine failure, insert
a block of wood that spans the width of the oil pan bottom between the oil
pan and the jack support.
- Insert a block of wood between the utility stand and the oil pan.
- Use the utility stand in order to raise the oil pan.
- Remove the engine mount upper nuts.
- Remove the engine mount bracket from the engine mount.
Installation Procedure
- Install the engine mount bracket to the engine mount.
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.
- Install the engine
mount upper nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the engine mount upper nuts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).
- Use a utility stand in order to lower the engine.
- Install the engine mount
bracket to the oil pan.
- Install the engine mount bracket-to-oil pan bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the engine mount bracket-to-oil pan bolts to 58 N·m
(43 lb ft).
- Install the right engine splash shield. Refer to
Engine Splash Shield Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Install the right front wheel and tire. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Connect the catalytic converter pipe to the engine right side
exhaust manifold. Refer to
Catalytic Converter Replacement
in Engine Exhaust.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the engine mount struts. Refer to
Engine Mount Strut Replacement
.
- Install the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to
Air Filter Element Replacement
in Engine Controls
- 3.4L.