Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

A/T Mount Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Remove the left engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body and Frame.
4. Use floor stands to support the transaxle.
5. Remove the transaxle bracket to transaxle mount upper nuts.





6. Remove the transaxle bracket to transaxle bolts.
7. Remove the transaxle bracket.


Installation Procedure





1. Position the transaxle bracket to the transaxle.
2. Hand start the transaxle mount bracket to transaxle bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the transaxle bracket bolts. Tighten Start with the forward lower bolt and work clockwise to tighten the transaxle bracket bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the support from the transaxle.





5. Install the transaxle bracket to the transaxle mount upper nuts.
^ Tighten the transaxle mount upper nuts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the left engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body and Frame.
7. Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
8. Lower the vehicle.