Front Engine Mount
Notice: Broken engine mountings can cause misalignment of certain drive-train
components. Misalignment of drive-train components causes eventual destruction
of the drive-train components.
If one engine mount breaks, the rest of the engine mounts will have
increased stress put on them. This could cause the rest of the engine mounts
to break.
Notice: When raising or supporting the engine for any reason, do
not use a jack under the oil pan, any sheet metal, or the crankshaft pulley.
Lifting the engine in an unapproved manner may cause component damage.
Important: When performing this service procedure, position a suitable lifting
device on the engine locating along each side of the engine block.
- Raise the engine in order to remove the weight from the mount and to
place a slight tension on the rubber cushion. Observe both mounts while
raising the engine.
- Inspect for loose or missing bolts at the following locations:
| • | Engine mount to engine bracket |
| • | Engine mount frame bracket to frame |
- Replace missing or loose bolts. Refer to
Engine Mount Replacement
.
- Replace the mount if any of the following conditions exist:
| • | Hard rubber surface covered with heat check cracks |
| • | The rubber cushion separated from the metal plate of the mount |
| • | The rubber cushion is split through the center |
- If there is movement between a metal plate of the mount and its
attaching points, lower the engine and tighten the bolts or nuts attaching
the mount to the engine, the frame or the bracket.
