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Engine Mount Replacement Right Side

Tools Required

J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture

Removal Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Engine Mounting Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1263236  Size: SH
  1. Remove the air filter housing bolts.
  2. Remove the air filter housing assembly.

  3. Object Number: 1263821  Size: SH

    Notice: When raising or supporting the engine for any reason, do not use a jack under the oil pan, any sheet metal, or crankshaft balancer. Jacking against the oil pan may cause it to crack or break.

  4. Support the engine assembly using the J 28467-B  (1).

  5. Object Number: 1263608  Size: SH
  6. Remove the reaction upper rod and the reaction upper rod bracket bolts.
  7. Remove the reaction upper rod and the reaction upper rod bracket.

  8. Object Number: 1263610  Size: SH
  9. Remove the engine mount bracket retaining bolt/nuts.
  10. Remove the engine mount bracket.

  11. Object Number: 1263612  Size: SH

    Notice: Do not use belt dressing on the drive belt. Belt dressing causes the breakdown of the composition of the drive belt. Failure to follow this recommendation will damage the drive belt.

  12. Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt. Refer to Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement .
  13. Remove the front timing belt cover bolts and the front timing belt cover.

  14. Object Number: 1263613  Size: SH
  15. Align the crankshaft pulley timing mark with the pointer, and the camshaft gears with the timing marks on the rear cover, by turning the crankshaft gear bolt.
  16. Loosen the timing belt automatic tensioner bolt.
  17. Turn the hex-key tab to relieve the belt tension.
  18. Remove the timing belt.

  19. Object Number: 1263615  Size: SH
  20. Remove the timing belt idler pulley bolt/nut.
  21. Remove the timing belt idler pulleys.

  22. Object Number: 1263617  Size: SH
  23. Remove the engine mount retaining bolts.
  24. Remove the engine mount.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1263617  Size: SH
  1. Install the engine mount.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the engine mount retaining bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the engine mount retaining bolts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1263615  Size: SH
  5. Install the timing belt idler pulleys.
  6. Install the timing belt idler pulley bolt/nut.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the timing belt idler pulley bolt/nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1263613  Size: SH
  8. Turn the hex-key tab on the timing belt tensioner and install the timing belt.
  9. Tighten the timing belt automatic tensioner bolt.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the timing belt automatic tensioner bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1263612  Size: SH
  11. Install the front timing belt cover bolts and the front timing belt cover.
  12. Install the serpentine accessory drive belt. Refer to Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement .

  13. Object Number: 1252118  Size: SH
  14. Install the engine mount bracket .
  15. Install the engine mount bracket retaining bolt/nuts.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the bracket retaining bolt/nuts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1263608  Size: SH
  17. Install the reaction upper rod and the reaction upper rod bracket.
  18. Install the reaction upper rod and the reaction upper rod bracket bolts.
  19. Tighten
    Tighten the reaction upper rod bracket bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1263821  Size: SH

    Notice: When raising or supporting the engine for any reason, do not use a jack under the oil pan, any sheet metal, or crankshaft balancer. Jacking against the oil pan may cause it to crack or break.

  20. Remove the engine assembly support fixture J 28467-B (1).
  21. Tighten
    Tighten the air filter housing assembly bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 1263236  Size: SH
  22. Install the air filter housing assembly.
  23. Install the air filter housing bolts.

Engine Mount Replacement Lower

Removal Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1263618  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the front fascia splash shield and engine under cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
  3. Remove the engine mount bracket bolt/nut.
  4. Remove the engine mount bracket.
  5. Remove the lower engine mount bolt.
  6. Remove the lower engine mount.

  7. Object Number: 1252155  Size: SH
  8. Remove the engine mount bracket-to-engine block nuts.

  9. Object Number: 1252156  Size: SH
  10. Remove the engine mount bracket-to-engine block bolts.
  11. Remove the engine mount bracket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1263616  Size: SH
  1. Install the lower engine mount.
  2. Install the lower engine mount bolt.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the engine mount to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1263618  Size: SH
  4. Install the engine mount bracket.

  5. Object Number: 1252155  Size: SH
  6. Install the engine mount bracket bolt/nut.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the engine mount bracket bolt/nut to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).

  8. Install the front fascia splash shield and engine under cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
  9. Lower the vehicle.