Engine and Transmission Mount Balancing - All Mounts

Engine and Transmission Mount Balancing - All Mounts

Important: Follow the balance procedure in the order listed in the following steps. Powertrain mounts must be tightened in sequence.







1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals) .
2. Loosen, but DO NOT REMOVE the front transmission mount through bolt.




3. Loosen, but DO NOT REMOVE the rear transmission mount through bolt.
4. Position 2 floor jacks with wood blocks under the engine and transmission to support the powertrain.




5. From inside the engine compartment, loosen the transmission mount bracket to transmission bolts.




6. Loosen the engine mount strut to engine mount strut bracket bolts (1).
7. Reposition the floor jacks to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the engine mount and engine mount bracket.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

8. Tighten the transmission mount bracket to transmission bolts using the following sequence:

1. Rear bolt
2. Middle bolt
3. Front bolt

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).






9. Tighten the engine mount strut to engine mount strut bracket bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

10. Remove the floor jacks.
11. Rock the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.




12. Tighten the rear transmission mount through bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).





13. Tighten the front transmission mount through bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).

14. Lower the vehicle.