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Alignment Of Engine In Chassis

NOTE: Aligning is only necessary when the engine and transmission have been removed and also when the rubber mountings have been loosened at the engine/transmission assembly mounts and the engine carrier.





1. Loosen right rear mount -A- at engine and sub-frame.
2. Loosen left rear mount -B- at transmission and sub-frame.





3. Loosen front mount at engine carrier and body.
4. Align and relieve stress on mounts by rocking engine/transmission assembly.
5. Tighten mounts in the order and to specifications as follows.

Front Engine Mount:





a. Tighten front mount.

Bolt -A-: 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Bolt -B-: 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Bolt -C-: 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)

Right Rear Engine/Transmission Mount:





b. Right rear mount.

Bolt -A-: 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Bolt -B-: 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Bolt -C-: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)

Left Rear Engine/Transmission Mount:





c. Left rear mount.

Bolt -A-: 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Bolt -B-: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Bolt -C-: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)