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Transmission Rear Mount Replacement (FWD)

Transmission Rear Mount Replacement (FWD)

Removal Procedure


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

2. Remove the left tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

3. Using a suitable jack stand, support the rear of the powertrain.

4. Remove the transmission mount to bracket through bolt (1).


5. Remove the transaxle brace bolt (1), then loosen bolt (2) until it no longer engages the transaxle.


6. Remove the transaxle brace (3) with bolt (2) still retained in the brace.

7. Remove the transmission mount to transmission bolts (2).


8. Remove the rear mount to frame fasteners (1, 2), then remove the mount from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure


1. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the transmission mount bracket to transmission bolts (2) and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft) .


2. Install the transaxle brace (3) with bolt (2) seated in the brace.


3. Install the transaxle brace bolt (1) and tighten to 58 Nm (42 lb ft) .

4. Tighten the brace bolt (2) to 100 Nm (74 lb ft) .

5. Install the transmission mount bracket to transmission bolt (1) and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft) .


6. Replace the bolts with NEW bolts (1) and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft) plus 120 degrees .


7. Remove the jack stand.

8. Install the left tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

9. Lower the vehicle.