Front Subframe Mount: Service and Repair

Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Insulator Replacement

Removal Procedure

Support the frame with the hoist when you change the body mounts. If only one mount is changed, loosen and lower the entire side on which the mount in question is being replaced.

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Use jack stands or the equivalent to support the body where the mounts will be replaced.




3. Remove the bolt/cushion assembly at the number 1 and the number 2 body mount.




4. Remove the bolt/cushion assembly at the number 3 body mount, short wheel base vehicles.
5. Remove the bolt/cushion assembly at the number 3 and the number 4 body mount, long wheel base vehicles.
6. Disconnect or remove any wiring harness or component that may interfere with the lowering of the frame.
7. Lower the hoist in order to leave the body supported by the jack stands.




8. Remove the upper cushions at the number 1 and the number 2 body mount.




9. Remove the upper cushions at the number 3 body mount, short wheel base vehicles.




10. Remove the upper cushions at the number 3 and the number 4 body mount, long wheel base vehicles.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the upper cushions to the number 3 and the number 4 body mount, long wheel base vehicles.




2. Install the upper cushion to the number 3 body mount, short wheel base vehicles.




3. Install the upper cushions to the number 1 and the number 2 body mount.
4. Raise the hoist to allow the body mount bolts to be installed.
5. Connect or install any wiring harness or component that was removed to allow for the lowering of the frame.




6. Install the bolt/cushion assembly to the number 1 and the number 2 body mount.




7. Install the bolt/cushion assembly to the number 3 body mount, short wheel base vehicles.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution .

8. Install the bolt/cushion assembly to the number 3 and the number 4 body mount, long wheel base vehicles.
Tighten the bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb ft).
9. Remove the jack stands.
10. Lower the vehicle.