Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Transmission Front Mount Replacement



Transmission Front Mount Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture (Engine Support Fixture) for the 1.8L (LV6) engine.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals).
3. Remove the left hand splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side (Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side).
4. Remove the right hand splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side (Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side).
5. Remove the 2 bolts from the front transaxle mount.
6. Remove the front transaxle mount through bolt
7. Remove the insulator to the mount bracket.
8. Remove the 2 front transaxle bracket bolts and bracket from the transaxle.



Installation Procedure


Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

1. Install the front transaxle bracket and bolts.

Tighten the transaxle bracket bolts to 64 N.m (47 lb ft).

2. Install the insulator to the mount bracket.
3. Install the front transaxle mount through bolt.

Tighten the transaxle mount through bolt to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).

4. Install the 2 bolts to the front transaxle mount.

Tighten the front transaxle mount bolts to 39 N.m (29 lb ft).

5. Install the left hand splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side (Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side).
6. Install the right hand splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side (Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the engine support fixture.