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 Neutralization
Typical rear engine mount (2) shown in illustration.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove or relocate components as required to access the rear engine mount bolts. Refer to INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Loosen the rear engine mount to transmission bracket bolt (3).
- Loosen the rear engine mount to crossmember bolt (1).NOTE:
Typical left engine mount (1) shown in illustration.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove or relocate components as required to access the left engine mount bolts. Refer to INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, LEFT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Loosen the left engine mount to transmission bracket bolts (3).NOTE:
Typical right engine mount (1) shown in illustration.
- Remove or relocate components as required to access the right engine mount bolts. Refer to INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, RIGHT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Loosen the right engine mount to timing cover bolts (2).
- Center the powertrain in the engine mounts:
- Allow the powertrain to relax.
- Manually position the powertrain as close as possible to a position where the right and left engine mounts appear centered and are not skewed front-to-rear or side-to-side.
- Again, allow the powertrain to relax.
NOTE:Typical right engine mount (1) shown in illustration.
- Tighten the right engine mount to timing cover bolts (2) to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .NOTE:
Typical left engine mount (1) shown in illustration.
- Tighten the left engine mount to transmission bracket bolts (3) to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .NOTE:
Typical rear engine mount (2) shown in illustration.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Tighten the rear engine mount to crossmember bolt (1) to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten the rear engine mount to transmission bracket bolt (3) to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the components removed to access the engine mount bolts. Refer to INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, LEFT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, RIGHT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
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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.