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ENGINE MOUNTS
Fig. 3 Engine Mounting
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
RIGHT SIDE MOUNT
(1)Remove the right engine mount insulator vertical fasteners from frame rail.
(2)Remove the load on the engine motor mounts by carefully supporting the engine and transmission assembly with a floor jack.
(3)Remove the thru bolt from the insulator assembly. Remove insulator.
(4)Reverse removal procedure for installation. Refer to (Fig. 3) for bolt tightening specifications.
(5)Engine mount adjustment, Refer to Engine Mount Insulator Adjustment of this section.
FRONT MOUNT
(1)Support the engine and transmission assembly with a floor jack so it will not rotate.
(2)Remove the thru bolt from the insulator and front crossmember mounting bracket.
(3)Remove the front engine mount bracket to front crossmember screws and nuts. Remove the insulator assembly.
(4)Reverse removal procedure for installation. Refer to (Fig. 3) for bolt tightening specifications.
(5)Engine mount adjustment, Refer to Engine Mount Insulator Adjustment of this section.
LEFT SIDE MOUNT
(1)Raise vehicle on hoist and remove left front wheel.
(2)Remove inter splash shield.
(3)Support the transmission with a transmission
jack.
(4)Remove the insulator thru bolt from the mount.
(5)Remove the transmission mount fasteners and remove mount.
(6)Reverse removal procedure for installation. Refer to (Fig. 3) for bolt tightening specifications.
(7)Engine mount adjustment, Refer to Engine Mount Insulator Adjustment of this section.
ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER INSULATORS
Insulator location on frame rail (right side) and transmission bracket (left side) are adjustable to allow right/left drive train adjustment in relation to drive shaft assembly length.
Check and reposition right engine mount insulator (left engine mount insulator is floating type and will adjust automatically (Fig. 4). Adjust drive train position, if required, for the following conditions:
²Drive shaft distress: See Driveshaft in Suspension, Group 2.
²Any front end structural damage (after repair).
²Insulator replacement. ENGINE MOUNT INSULATOR ADJUSTMENT