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Transmission Rear Mount Replacement (AWD)

Transmission Rear Mount Replacement (AWD)

Removal Procedure


1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the propeller shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .

3. If equipped with LF1, remove the right catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LF1) .

4. Use a suitable jack to support the transaxle.

5. With a jack, slightly take the weight off mount, and remove the transaxle mount to frame fasteners (3, 4).


6. Remove the transaxle mount thought bolt (1).

7. Remove the transaxle mount from the vehicle (2).

8. Remove the transaxle bracket to transfer case fasteners (1).


9. Remove the bracket from the vehicle.


Installation Procedure


1. Position the transaxle bracket to the transaxle.

2. Hand-tighten the transaxle mount bracket (2) to transfer case bolts.


3. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the transaxle brackets bolts and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft)

4. Install the transaxle mount the frame.


5. Install the longer transaxle mount to frame bolt (3) and tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb ft)

6. Install the short transaxle mount to frame bolts (4) and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft)

7. Install the bolt and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft)

8. Remove the support from the transaxle.

9. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement

10. If removed, install the right catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LF1) .

11. Lower the vehicle.