Engine Mount: Service and Repair

Fig. 2 Engine mounts. 1982---84 V6-173:

Fig. 3 Engine mounts. 1985 V6-173:

Fig. 4 Transaxle mount alignment. V6-173:

V6-173
1. Remove mount retaining nuts from below cradle mounting bracket.
2. Raise engine and remove mount to engine attaching nuts, then remove mount. Raise engine only enough to provide clearance for mount removal.
3. Reverse procedure to install, then lower engine into position. Install retaining nuts and torque to 35 ft. lbs. After engine mount is properly installed, check both transaxle mounts for proper alignment. If window ``A'' is not properly located, Fig. 4, loosen mount to cradle retaining nuts and allow mount to reposition itself. If transaxle mount is allowed to remain out of position, damage to drive train components may result. Torque retaining nuts to 18 ft. lbs.