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Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side

Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side


Special Tools

CH 49290 Centring Adapter Engine Subframe

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure


1. Remove the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .

2. Loosen the rear part of the front wheelhouse front liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Front Liner Replacement .

3. Remove front transmission mount to subframe fastener. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement .

4. Lower the vehicle.

5. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (Diesel) Battery Tray Replacement (LHU/A20NFT) .

6.
Warning

In order to avoid oil pan damage and possible engine failure, insert a block of wood that spans the width of the oil pan bottom between the oil pan and the jack support.


Support the transmission using a jack.

7. Remove transmission mount fasteners (1)


8. Lower the transmission.

9. Remove transmission mount fasteners (2).

10. Remove the left side transmission mount (4).


Installation Procedure


1. Install the left side transmission mount (4).


2. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the gearbox mount fasteners (2) and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft) .

3. Lift the transmission.

4. Loosely fit the transmission mount fasteners (1) with NEW bolts.

5. Raise the vehicle.

6. Attach the front transmission mount to subframe fastener. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement .

7. Support the transmission using the CH-49290 centering adapter.

8. Lower the vehicle.

9. Tighten the transmission bracket retainer (1) to 50 Nm 37 lb ft) + 60 degrees + 15 degrees .

10. Raise the vehicle.

11. Remove the centering adapter CH-49290.

12. Install the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .

13. Fit the rear part of the front wheelhouse front liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Front Liner Replacement .

14. Lower the vehicle.

15. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (Diesel) Battery Tray Replacement (LHU/A20NFT) .