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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2004 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 General Information 🢒 Vibration Diagnosis and Correction 🢒 Transmission Rear Mount Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Remove the positive and the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the battery hold down bracket bolt and nut.
  3. Remove the battery bracket.
  4. Remove the battery and the battery tray.
  5. Disconnect the MAFconnector.
  6. Disconnect the hoses from the air cleaner case assembly.
  7. Remove the air cleaner hose and cap assembly.
  8. Remove the air filter.
  9. Remove the air cleaner lower box bolts.
  10. Remove the air cleaner box.
  11. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 1.8L.
  12. Remove the transaxle rear mount through bolt.
  13. Remove the bolts and the rear transaxle mount.
  14. Remove the rear transaxle bracket bolts and bracket.
  15. Remove the 2 bolts from the front transaxle mount.
  16. Remove the rear transaxle mount through bolt and the mount from the transaxle.

Installation Procedure

    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.

  1. Install the rear transaxle bracket and bolts on the transaxle.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the rear transaxle bracket bolts to 64 N·m (47 lb ft).

  2. Install the rear transaxle mount and bolts to the body rail.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the transaxle mount bolts to 52 N·m (38 lb ft).

  3. Install the rear transaxle mount through bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear transaxle mount through bolt to 87 N·m (64 lb ft).

  4. Remove the engine support fixture from the engine.
  5. Install the air cleaner box.
  6. Install the air cleaner box bolts.
  7. Install the air filter.
  8. Install the air cleaner hose and cap assembly.
  9. Connect the MAFconnector.
  10. Connect the hoses to the air cleaner case assembly.
  11. Install the battery tray and battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  12. Install the hold down bracket.
  13. Install the hold down bracket bolt and nut.

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the hold down bracket bolt and nut to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  14. Connect the positive and negative battery cables.