Powertrain Mount Balancing

Powertrain Mount Balancing

Important: Follow the balance procedure steps listed below. Powertrain mounts must be tightened in sequence.





1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
4. Loosen the front transaxle mount through bolt (1).




5. Loosen the rear transaxle mount through bolt (1).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Position two floor jacks with wood blocks under the engine and transaxle in order to support the powertrain assembly.




8. Loosen the transaxle mount bolts (1).




9. Loosen the engine mount to bracket bolts (1).
10. Reposition both floor jacks in order to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the mount and bracket.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

11. Tighten the transaxle mount bolts (1) in the following sequence.

1. Rear
2. Front
3. Middle

Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).




12. Tighten the engine mount to bracket bolts (1) in the following sequence.

1. Rear
2. Front

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

13. Remove the floor jacks from under the oil pan.
14. Shake the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.
15. Raise the vehicle.




16. Tighten the rear transaxle mount through bolt (1).

Tighten the bolt to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).




17. Tighten the front transaxle mount through bolt (1).

Tighten the bolt to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).

18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (Service and Repair).
20. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).