Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side

Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side (3.5L)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
3. Remove the left splash shield. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement.
4. Using a suitable floor jack and block of wood, support the powertrain.




5. Remove the transaxle mount lower nuts from the frame.




6. Remove the transmission mount upper nuts from the transmission mount bracket.
7. Use the floor jack to raise the powertrain enough to remove the transmission mount.
8. Remove the transaxle mount from the frame.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the transaxle mount to the frame.




2. Install the transmission mount to frame bolts. Hand tighten only.
3. Use the jackstand to lower the transmission mount bracket on to the transmission mount studs.




4. Install the transmission mount to bracket upper nut. Hand tighten only.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

5. Tighten the transmission mount nut and bolts.

* Tighten the transmission mount upper nuts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
* Tighten the transmission mount lower bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

6. Install the left splash shield. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement.
7. Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
8. Lower the vehicle.