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2008 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring, 2.3 L, FWD

Engine Mount Installation Note

2008 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring, 2.3 L, FWDSECTION Engine Mount Installation Note
  1. Tighten the No. 3 engine mount stud bolt.

    Tightening torque 

    7.0-13 N.m {72-132 kgf.cm, 62-115 in.lbf} 

    Fig 1: Identifying No.3 Engine Mount Stud Bolt
    G04859542Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Tighten the NO. 1 engine mount bracket in the order shown in the figure.

    Tightening torque 

    93.1-116.6 N.m {9.5-11.8 kgf.m, 68.7-85.9 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 2: Identifying No.1 Engine Mount Bracket Nuts Tightening Order
    G04859543Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Secure the engine and transaxle using an engine jack and attachment.
    Fig 3: Securing Engine And Transaxle Using Engine Jack And Attachment
    G04859541Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Temporarily tighten the NO. 3 engine mount nuts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 4: Identifying No.3 Engine Mount Nuts Tightening Order
    G04859545Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Tighten the NO. 3 engine mount nuts in the order shown in the figure.

    Tightening torque 

    74.5-104.9 N.m {7.6-10.6 kgf.m, 55.0-77.3 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 5: Identifying No.3 Engine Mount Nuts Tightening Order
    G04859545Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Temporarily tighten the NO. 4 engine mount bracket in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 6: Identifying No.4 Engine Mount Bracket Nuts Tightening Order
    G04859547Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Tighten the NO. 4 engine mount bracket in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 7: Identifying No.4 Engine Mount Bracket Tightening Order
    G04859548Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    ENGINE MOUNT TIGHTENING TORQUE

    Installation Position Tightening Torque
    1-3 66.6-93.1 N.m {6.8-9.4 kgf.m, 50-68 ft.lbf}
    4 74.5-104.9 N.m {7.6-10.6 kgf.m, 55.0-77.3 ft.lbf}
  8. Tighten the NO. 1 engine mount bolt A shown in the figure
    Fig 8: Identifying No.1 Engine Mount Bolt A
    G04859549Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    85.3-116.6 N.m {8.7-11.8 kgf.m, 63.0-85.9 ft.lbf} 

RENDER: 1.0x

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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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