Body / Frame Mount Bushing: Service and Repair

Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement

Removal Procedure

Properly support the frame when you change the body mounts. If only one mount is changed, lower the entire side on which the mount is placed in order to provide clearance for the mount.





1. Raise the vehicle slightly on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Place jack stands under the body on the side of the vehicle that the mounts will be placed.
3. Remove the body mount bolt, retainer, and lower cushion (1) from the radiator support.




4. Remove the body mount bolts, retainers, and lower cushions (1) from the 5 other mount locations.
5. Lower the hoist enough in order to leave the body supported by the jack stands.
6. Remove the upper cushions (2) from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the upper cushions (2) to the vehicle.
2. Raise the frame slightly on the hoist.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the lower cushions, retainers, and bolts to the 5 body mount locations.

Tighten the bolts to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).





4. Install the lower cushion (1), the retainer, and the bolt to the radiator support.

Tighten the bolts to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).