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Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1999 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Engine Mount Strut Replacement

Engine Mount Strut Replacement Left

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 97608 Size: SH
  1. Remove the bolt and the nut from the left engine mount strut at the left engine mount strut bracket on the engine.

    2. Object Number: 97613 Size: SH
  2. Remove the bolt and the nut from the left engine mount strut at the left engine mount strut bracket on the upper radiator support.
  3. Remove the engine mount strut.
  4. Inspect the rubber in the engine mount strut for the following conditions:
    5. • Hardness
    • Splitting
    • Cracking

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 97613 Size: SH
  1. Install the engine mount strut.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the bolt and the nut to the left engine mount strut at the left engine mount strut bracket on the upper radiator support.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the engine mount strut bolt to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).


    Object Number: 97608 Size: SH
  3. Install the bolt and the nut to the left engine mount strut at the left engine mount strut bracket on the engine.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the engine mount strut nut to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

Engine Mount Strut Replacement Right

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 97620 Size: SH
  1. Remove the bolt and the nut from the right engine mount strut at the right engine mount strut bracket on the engine.

    2. Object Number: 97613 Size: SH
  2. Remove the bolt and the nut from the right engine mount strut at the right engine mount strut bracket on the upper radiator support.
  3. Remove the engine mount strut.
  4. Inspect the rubber in the engine mount strut for the following conditions:
    5. • Hardness
    • Splitting
    • Cracking

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 97613 Size: SH
  1. Install the engine mount strut.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the bolt and the nut to the right engine mount strut at the right engine mount strut bracket on the upper radiator support.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the engine mount strut bolt to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).


    Object Number: 97620 Size: SH
  3. Install the bolt and the nut to the right engine mount strut at the right engine mount strut bracket on the engine.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the engine mount strut nut to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).