Forward Body Mount Replacement (FE7)

Forward Body Mount Replacement (FE7)

Removal Procedure




1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the wheels and the tires. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Support the forward end of the rear suspension support with a suitable jack.




5. Remove the center support bracket bolts (1).
6. Remove the forward body mount brackets at the support assembly.
7. Remove the 2 bolts securing the front of the support assembly to the vehicle.
8. Lower the jack to allow the front end of the support assembly to lower enough to allow for the removal of the mounts.




9. Using a punch, bend the tabs on the mount inboard (1) and then tap the mount downward and out of the support assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Tap the mount into the support assembly ensuring the flat is outboard (2) and the notch (1) is rearward upon the installation.
2. Bend the tabs outboard with a large pair of pliers. The tabs should be fully seated against the chamfer in the support assembly retainer ring.
3. Raise the support assembly to the body of the vehicle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the 2 bolts securing the front of the support assembly to the vehicle body.

Tighten the bolts to 181 Nm (133 lb ft).




5. Install the support bracket to the body (1).

Tighten the support bracket to the body bolts to 128 Nm (94 lb ft).

6. Install the brackets to body at the support assembly forward mounts.

Tighten the insulator to the body bracket bolts to 86 Nm (63 lb ft).

7. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Install the wheels and the tires.

Tighten the wheel nuts to 125 Nm (80 lb ft).

9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Inspect and adjust the rear toe. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment (FE1, FE3) (Rear Toe Adjustment (FE1, FE3))Rear Toe Adjustment (FE7) (Rear Toe Adjustment (FE7)).