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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 861102  Size: SH
  1. Remove the 2 engine mount-to-midrail bracket fasteners.
  2. Place a floor jack under the engine oil pan. Use a block of wood between the oil pan and jack. Raise the powertrain just enough to unload the mount. The engine is raised enough when there is clearance between the mount and the midrail bracket.

  3. Object Number: 865474  Size: SH

    Notice: If the engine mount front cover stud turns or comes out during nut removal, the stud must be fully installed prior to installing the mount and/or nut. Damage to the front cover may occur if the stud is driven with the nut and does not sufficiently engage the front cover threads.

  4. Remove the 3 engine mount-to-front cover fasteners, and remove the engine mount.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 865474  Size: SH
  1. Position the engine mount to front cover and install NEW nuts.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the engine mount-to-front cover nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 861102  Size: SH

    Notice: When lowering the powertrain, it will be necessary to guide the mount over the midrail bracket studs to prevent damage to the stud threads.

  3. Lower the powertrain completely.
  4. Install NEW engine mount-to-midrail bracket nuts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the engine mount-to-midrail bracket nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 859938  Size: SH

    Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.

  6. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  7. Loosen the 2 engine strut bracket-to-cradle fasteners to remove any fore/aft preload from the engine strut.
  8. Tighten the engine strut bracket-to-cradle nuts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the engine strut bracket-to-cradle nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  10. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.