Insulator, Engine Mount, Front: Removal

2023 Dodge and Ram Durango GT, RWDSECTION Removal
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  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the supercharger assembly. Refer to SUPERCHARGER, REMOVALΒ .
  3. Remove the engine oil dipstick tube retaining nut at the right exhaust manifold.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  5. Remove the front skid plates.
  6. For the right side engine mount replacement it is necessary to remove the generator. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVAL .
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    NOTE:

    The A/C system does not need to be evacuated or recharged for the A/C compressor positioning.

  7. Disconnect and position aside the A/C compressor wiring harness.
  8. Remove the A/C compressor from the engine block and position aside.
  9. Remove the front skid plates.
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    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

  10. Remove both left/right engine mount heat shield (2) retaining nuts (3) and remove the heat shields
  11. Remove both left/right engine mount lower retaining bolts (1).
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Remove the Variable Valve Timing Solenoid (VVTS)

    Refer to SOLENOID, VARIABLE VALVE TIMING (VVTS), REMOVALΒ  .

    NOTE:

    Do not use air tools to install the engine lift fixture.

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  14. Install the Engine Lift Fixture (special tool #8984C, Fixture, Engine Lifting) (1), Engine Lift Adapter (special tool #8984-UPD, Adapter, Engine Lift) (3) and the Engine Support Fixture (special tool #8534C, Fixture, Driveline Support) (2).
  15. Raise the engine to provide clearance to remove the engine mounts.
  16. Raise and support the vehicle.
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  17. Remove the generator support bracket to engine mount retaining nut (1).
  18. Remove the generator support bracket retaining bolt (2) and remove the support bracket (3).
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  19. Remove both left/right engine mount retaining bolts (1) and remove the engine mounts (2).
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  20. If necessary, remove both engine mount to engine block mounting bracket retaining bolts (1) and remove the mounting brackets (2).
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.