For 1990-2009 cars only
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Raise the transmission in order to remove the weight from the transmission mount and create slight tension in the rubber.
- Observe the transmission mount while raising the transmission. Replace the transmission mount if the transmission mount exhibits any of the following conditions:
- If there is movement between the metal plate of the transmission mount and its attaching points, lower the transmission on the transmission mount. Tighten the retaining bolts or retaining nuts attaching the transmission mount to the frame or transmission mount bracket. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement.
- Lower the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
| • | The hard rubber surface is covered with heat check cracks. |
| • | The rubber is separated from the metal plate of the transmission mount. |
| • | The rubber is split through the center of the transmission mount. |
