Important: Follow the balance procedure steps listed below. Powertrain mounts must be tightened in sequence.

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
2. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
4. Loosen the front transaxle mount through bolt.



5. Loosen the rear transaxle mount through bolt.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Position two floor jacks with wood blocks under the engine and transaxle in order to support the powertrain assembly.



8. Loosen the transaxle mount bolts (1).



9. Loosen the engine mount to bracket bolts (1).
10. Reposition both floor jacks in order to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the mount and bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




11. Tighten the transaxle mount bolts (1) in the following sequence.

11.1.

Rear

11.2.

Front

11.3.

Middle

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).




12. Tighten the engine mount to bracket bolts (1) in the following sequence.

12.1.

Rear

12.2.

Front

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

13. Remove the floor jacks from under the oil pan.
14. Shake the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.
15. Raise the vehicle.



16. Tighten the rear transaxle mount through bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).




17. Tighten the front transaxle mount through bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
20. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .