Engine Mechanical System

Engine Mounting

19steps
~114min
4/5difficulty
04080120160200107.980N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Engine Mounting Bracket
2. Engine Support Bracket
3. Roll Rod Bracket
4. Transaxle Mounting Bracket

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

Engine Mounting Bracket

  1. Remove the engine room cover.

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Under Hood)

  2. Place a jack under the edge of the oil pan to support the engine.

  3. Remove the engine mount support bracket (A).

    Tightening Torque

    Nut (B):

    88,3–108 N·m

    Bolts and nuts (C):

    58,8–74 N·m

  4. Separate the reservoir tank to make room for removing the engine support bracket.

    (See Cooling System - Reservoir Tank)

  5. Remove the engine mounting bracket (A).

    Tightening Torque: 49.0–64 N·m

  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Roll Rod Bracket

  1. Remove the engine room cover.

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Under Hood)

  2. Remove the idler arm bracket (A).

    Tightening Torque

    Bolt (B):

    107,9–128 N·m

    Bolt (C):

    49,0–64 N·m

  3. Remove the roller rod support bracket (A).

    Tightening Torque: 49.0–69 N·m

  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Transaxle Mounting Bracket

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Remove the engine room cover.

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Engine Room Under Cover)

  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (See Intake and Exhaust System - Air Cleaner)

  4. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - Battery)

  5. Place a jack under the transaxle to support it.

  6. Remove the transaxle mounting side panel seal (A).

  7. Remove the bolt (A) from the transaxle support bracket.

    Tightening torque: 98.1 - 118 N·m

  8. Remove the transaxle mounting bracket (A).

    Tightening Torque: 49.0–64 N·m

  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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