For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the front transmission mount through bolt.
- Remove the rear transmission mount through bolt.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Support the powertrain assembly using a floor jack with a 2x6 in. block of wood.
- Remove the right engine mount to mount bracket bolts.
- Remove the left transmission mount to transmission bolts.
- Lower the engine in order to gain clearance to for mount removal.
- Remove the left transmission mount to side rail bolts.
- Remove the transmission mount from the side rail.
Installation Procedure
- Install the transmission mount in the side rail.
- Use the floor jack to raise the powertrain into position.
- Align both side mounts with the surfaces flush with the mount brackets.
- Align all the bolt holes in both side mounts and hand tighten both upper mount bolts. Three per side.
- Tighten the mount bolts starting with the center ones.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Install the rear mount through bolt. Hand tighten only.
- Install the front mount through bolt. Hand tighten only.
- Perform the powertrain mount balance procedure. Refer to Engine and Transmission Mount Balancing - All Mounts in Engine Mechanical 2.2L (L61).
- Remove the floor jack and block of wood.
- Install the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement in Engine Electrical.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: Hand start all bolts before tightening.
Tighten
Tighten the transmission mount to side rail bolts to 37 N·m (27 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten both upper mount bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
