Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
- Position the engine mount frame bracket on the frame.
- Perform the following procedure prior to installing the engine mount bracket bolts.
- Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
- Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345382 ( Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.
- Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
Install the two through-bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the through-bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Install the engine mount bracket to the engine, if removed.
- Install the bolts holding the engine mount bracket to the engine.
Tighten
Tighten the engine mount bracket bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the engine mount.
- Install the long bolt holding the engine mount and the engine mount bracket to the engine.
- Install the three bolts holding the engine mount to the engine mount bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Lower the engine.
- Install the starter, if removed. Refer to Starter Replacement (4.3 L Engine) in Engine Electrical.
- Install the oil pan skid plate.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the three bolts holding the engine mount to the engine mount frame bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the engine mount to engine mount frame bracket bolts to 65 N.m (50 lb ft).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.