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.
Engine Mount LH: Removal
4x2/4x4Β
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
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NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the engine mount-to-frame bolts or damage to the engine mount-to-frame nut plate can occur.
Remove and discard the LH engine mount-to-frame bolts.
- If equipped, remove the bolts and the transmission housing cover.
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NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.
If equipped, remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
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NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.
If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.
4x4Β
- Remove the bolts and the LH heat shield.
- Remove the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft
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4x2/4x4Β
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- Remove the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolts and separate.
- Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
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- Remove and discard the LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
- Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
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- Remove and discard the RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
- Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
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NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts or damage to the transmission mount can occur.
Loosen the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.
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NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts, studs or damage to the engine mount can occur.
- Remove and discard the RH engine mount nuts.
- Remove the RH engine mount studs.
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NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening or tightening the engine mount through bolts or damage to the engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket can occur.
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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.