Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the left front wheel and tire assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the left front splash shield. Refer to
Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement
in Body Front
End.
- Install a jackstand and
a block of wood to support the transaxle.
- Remove the thru-bolt from
the transmission mount.
- Unthread the rear upper mount bolt and leave in place.
- Remove the remaining three mount bolts.
- Remove the mount.
Installation Procedure
- Transfer the rear upper mount to the new mount.
- Position the mount and
start the rear upper bolt into the threads.
- Install the remaining
three bolts.
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.
- Tighten all four
of the mount bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 66 N·m (41 lb ft).
- Install the mount thru-bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the mount thrubolt to 55 N·m (41 ft lb).
- Remove the jackstand and the wood block.
- Install the left splash shield. Refer to
Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement
in Body Front
End.
- Install the left tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires
and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.