Body Mount Clearance Inspection & Correction

1. Set vehicle down on level ground. This is necessary for the correct reading of body mount clearances.

2. Inspect and measure the upper clearance gap of the No. 1 body mount, located behind the front bumper.





Figure 1: Example of insufficient clearance gap.





Figure 2: Example of proper clearance gap.

^ There should be a minimum of 2 mm clearance gap between the mounting rubber at the upper half of both the left and right No. 1 body mounts. (Figure 1 and Figure 2)

3. If the clearance gap is at least 2 mm or more, skip to STEERING YOKE SPRING INSTALL & STEERING COUPLING INSPECTION sub-section. For insufficient clearance gap conditions (less than 2 mm gap to zero gap), continue to next step.





Figure 3: Remove the access plug at foot well area.

4. Remove the front plastic door sill plate with kick panel, and lift the carpet to remove the No. 2 body mount bolt access plug. Repeat this step for the other side. (Figure 3)





Figure 4: Remove the access plug behind front seat, near B-pillar.

5. Remove the rear plastic door sill plate with kick panel, and lift the carpet to remove the No. 3 body mount bolt access plug. Repeat this step for the other side. (Figure 4)





Figure 5: Remove the No. 2 body mount bolt.

6. Loosen and remove the No. 2 body mount bolt through access hole along with washer/nut underneath the mount. (Figure 5)





Figure 6: Remove the No. 3 body mount bolt.

7. Loosen and remove the No. 3 body mount bolt through access hole along with washer! nut underneath the mount. (Figure 6)





Figure 7: Loosen the bolt and nut of No. 1 body mount.

8. Loosen the No. 1 body mount bolt and nut. Do not remove the bolt from this mount. (Figure 7)

9. Partially lift the body away from the frame using a floor-jack, equipped with a body lifting adapter tool J-44267, under body flange rail at mid-point of front door.





Figure 8: Lift the body a small amount using lift adapter and floor jack.

IMPORTANT
Lift the body only to the amount required [or shim installation. Excessive lifting height with the jack may damage the body or other components. (Figure 8)





Figure 9: Add 2 shims at the top of the No. 2 mount.

10. Add 2 shims to top of No. 2 body mount bushing between the body and mount), reinstall the body mount bolt through access hole, and hand-thread the bottom nut. (Figure 9)





Figure 10: Add 1 shim at the top of the No. 3 mount.

11. Add 1 shim to top of No. 3 body mount bushing (between the body and mount), reinstall the body mount bolt through access hole, and hand-thread the bottom nut. (Figure 10)

12. Lower the floor-jack to allow body to rest on the body mounts.





Figure 11: Torque the bolt and nut to 50 N.m (37 lb.ft.)

13. Tighten and torque the No. 2 body mount bolt and nut to specification: 50 N.m (37 lb. ft.) (Figure 11)





Figure 12: Torque the bolt and nut to 50 N.m (37 lb.ft.)

14. Tighten and torque the No. 3 body mount bolt and nut to specification: 50 N.m (37 lb. ft.) (Figure 12)





Figure 13: Torque the bolt and nut to 50 N.m (37 lb.ft.).

15. Tighten and torque the No. 1 body mount bolt and nut to specification: 50 N.m (37 lb. ft.) (Figure 13)

16. Repeat Step 5 through Step 15 for the other remaining side.

17. Remove any body undercoating residue from your hands prior to reinstalling the interior parts.

^ Undercoating residue is difficult to remove if stained in vehicle interior.

18. Reinstall the following interior parts for both sides:

^ All removed access plugs (4)

^ Interior carpet (fit into place)

^ Front and rear door sill plates and kick panels

19. Verify the repair by re-measuring the upper clearance gap of the No. 1 body mount. Specification: At least 2 mm or greater. (2 mm)