Engine and Transmission Mount Balancing - All Mounts

Engine and Transmission Mount Balancing - All Mounts

Note: Follow the balance procedure in the order listed in the following steps. Powertrain mounts must be tightened in sequence.




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Loosen, but DO NOT REMOVE the front transmission mount through bolt.




3. Loosen, but DO NOT REMOVE the rear transmission mount through bolt.
4. Position 2 floor jacks with wood blocks under the engine and transmission to support the powertrain.




5. From inside the engine compartment, loosen the transmission mount bracket to transmission bolts.




6. Loosen the engine mount bracket nuts.
7. Reposition the floor jacks to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the engine mount and engine mount bracket.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

8. Tighten the transmission mount bracket to transmission bolts using the following sequence:

1. Rear bolt
2. Middle bolt
3. Front bolt

Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).




9. Tighten the engine mount bracket nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

10. Remove the floor jacks.
11. Rock the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.




12. Tighten the rear transmission mount through bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 90 Nm (66 lb ft).




13. Tighten the front transmission mount through bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 90 Nm (66 lb ft).

14. Lower the vehicle.