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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Vauxhall 🢒 2009 🢒 VXR8 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L 🢒 Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side

Tools Required

    • J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
    • J 41803 Engine Support Fixture
    • J 41798 Engine Lift Bracket

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .

    2. Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 1943694 Size: SH
  4. Remove the lower engine mount to front subframe retaining nut (1) from both engine mounts.
  5. Lower the vehicle.

    6. Object Number: 1951026 Size: SH
  6. Remove the upper left side engine mount to engine mount bracket retaining nut (1).

    7. Object Number: 1943716 Size: SH
  7. Position the J 41798  (1) on the cylinder head (3).

    8. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  8. Install the J 41798 to cylinder head retaining bolts (2).

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (36 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1951028 Size: SH

    Important: When lifting the engine assembly, observe the clearance between the rear of the engine assembly and the dash panel.

  9. Install J 41803  and  J 28467-B and raise the engine assembly until the left side engine mount bracket (1) is clear of the left side engine mount retaining stud (2).

    10. Important: DO NOT bend or distort the right side engine mount heat shield (4).

  10. Remove the left side engine mount assembly (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1951026 Size: SH

    Important: DO NOT bend or distort the right side engine mount heat shield (4).

  1. Position the left side engine mount assembly (3).
  2. Lower the engine and remove J 41803  ,  J 28467-B  and  J 41798 from the engine.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the upper engine mount to engine mount bracket retaining nut (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1943694 Size: SH
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the lower engine mount to front subframe retaining nut (1) on both engine mounts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).

  6. Install the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .