2003 Honda S2000FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Mount Replacement

  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position, then remove the key from the ignition switch to lock the steering column. Make a reference mark (A) across the steering joint (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Joint On Gear Box
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  2. Loosen the upper steering joint bolt (C), and remove the lower steering joint bolt (D). Disconnect the steering joint from the gear box.
  3. Remove the ground cable (A) on the rear end of the engine block.
    Fig 2: Identifying Ground Cable On Rear End Of Engine Block
    G03692246Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Loosen the left side engine mount support nuts.
    Fig 3: Identifying Left Side Engine Mount Support Nuts
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  5. Loosen the right side engine mount support nuts.
    Fig 4: Identifying Right Side Engine Mount Support Nuts
    G03692248Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Attach the chain hoist to the engine as shown below. Take care not to damage the rocker arm oil control solenoid (VTEC solenoid valve) and wire harness.
    Fig 5: Attaching Chain Hoist To Engine
    G03692249Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
  8. Remove the six nuts from both side engine mount.
  9. Remove the two front subframe center mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 6: Front Subframe Center Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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  10. Loosen the four front subframe mounting bolts (B) 75 mm (3.0 in.) as shown below, and lower the front subframe.
  11. Remove the both side engine mount.
  12. Put the both side engine mount into the position.
  13. Tighten the four front subframe mounting bolts.
    NOTE: Lift the front subframe a few at a time so that the upper bolt of the engine mount can be put in the bolt hole of the engine mount bracket.
  14. Install the two front subframe center mounting bolts.
  15. Loosely tighten the left side engine mount support nuts.
  16. Loosely tighten the right side engine mount support nuts.
  17. Remove the chain boist.
  18. Tighten the upper support nut (A) (B) to the specified torque.
    Fig 7: Upper Support Nut With Torque Specifications
    G03692251Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Loosen the lower support nuts (C) (D).
  20. Tighten the left side lower support nuts (C) to the specified torque.
  21. Tighten the right side lower support nuts (D) to the specified torque.
  22. Install the ground cable.
    Fig 8: Ground Cable With Torque Specifications
    G03692252Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  23. Connect the steering joint (A) by aligning the reference marks (B) and tighten the bolt (C) to specified torque.
    Fig 9: Connecting Steering Joint By Aligning Reference Marks
    G03692253Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  24. Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
  25. Center the cable reel, and reinstall the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).
  26. Check the front wheel alignment (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).
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  • • 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.

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