Powertrain/Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing

Powertrain/Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing







SPECIAL TOOL(S)

NOTE: An abnormal vibration can be caused by a component, such as an engine or transaxle support insulator mount, which is acting in a rigid manner because of a distorted or twisted mounting position. As a result, the support insulator does not absorb vibration as it should.







1. Using the special tool, support the engine.

NOTE: 2.5L shown, 2.0L similar.







2. Detach the coolant reservoir.
^ Remove the bolts.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.







3. Loosen the engine mount bolts.

NOTE: 2.5L shown, 2.0L similar.







4. Remove the air cleaner and Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.
1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
2. Detach the intake duct.
3. Remove the air cleaner and MAF sensor.

NOTE: 2.5L shown, 2.0L similar.







5. Loosen the transaxle mount nuts.
6. Raise and support the vehicle.







7. Loosen the rear roll restrictor bolt.

NOTE: Automatic transaxle shown, manual transaxle similar.







8. Remove the front roll restrictor.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the roll restrictor.







9. Using the special tool, align the powertrain.
1. Install the special tool.
2. Tighten the bolts.

NOTE: The special tool is marked with an arrow and "Front".

10. Lower the vehicle.







11. Partially raise the powertrain to allow the mounts to move freely.

NOTE: 2.5L shown, 2.0L similar.







12. Tighten the transaxle mount nuts.







13. Tighten the engine mount bolts.

NOTE: 2.5L shown, 2.0L similar.







14. Remove the special tool.
1. Lower the powertrain.
2. Remove the special tool.

NOTE: 2.5L shown, 2.0L similar.

15. Raise and support the vehicle.







16. Remove the special tool.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the special tool.







17. Tighten the rear roll restrictor bolt.

NOTE: Automatic transaxle shown, manual transaxle similar.







18. Install the front roll restrictor.
19. Lower the vehicle.







20. Install the air cleaner and MAF sensor.
1. Install the air cleaner and MAF sensor.
2. Connect the intake duct.
3. Connect the electrical connectors.

NOTE: 2.5L shown, 2.0L similar.







21. Install the coolant reservoir.