AT Mount Replacement (Rear Mount Replacement)

Removal Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J28467-A Universal Support Fixture
- J28467-90 Universal Support Fixture Adapters





1. Use J28467-A and J28467-90 in order to support the engine.
2. Raise and adequately support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
^ The 6 left splash shield bolts
^ The left splash shield
^ The 3 nuts from the rear transaxle mount at the front suspension crossmember
^ Remove the plastic access cover from the crossmember.

4. Separate both front control arms from both steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement or Steering Knuckle Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
5. Remove the 2 bolts from the center crossmember at the radiator core support
6. Support the front suspension and center crossmembers using a suitable jack.
7. Remove the 12 bolts from the front suspension crossmember.
8. Slowly lower the front suspension and center crossmembers until the rear transaxle mounting studs are clear of the front suspension crossmember.
9. Remove the through bolt and the rear transaxle mount from the rear transaxle mounting bracket.





10. Remove the rear transaxle mount from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear transaxle mount into the rear transaxle mounting bracket.
2. Secure the rear transaxle mount with the through bolt. Do NOT fully tighten the through bolt.
3. Use a suitable jack in order to raise the transaxle into position.
4. Slowly raise the front suspension and center crossmembers until the rear transaxle mounting studs are aligned with their holes in the front suspension crossmember.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the 12 bolts into the front suspension crossmember.
^ Tighten the 12 front suspension crossmember bolts to 206 Nm (152 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the rear transaxle through-bolt to 87 Nm (64 ft. lbs.).

6. Remove the jack.
7. Install the 2 bolts to the center crossmember at the radiator core support.
^ Tighten the 2 bolts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the 2 bolts to the front transaxle mount at center crossmember.
^ Tighten the 2 bolts to 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the center crossmember plastic access cover to the center crossmember.
10. Connect both front control arms to both steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement or Lower Control Arm Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
11. Install the 3 nuts to the rear transaxle mount at the front suspension crossmember.
^ Tighten the 3 nuts to 57 Nm (42 ft. lbs.).
12. Install the 6 bolts and the left splash shield onto the vehicle.
^ Tighten the 6 bolts to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
13. Remove J28467-A and J28467-90 from the engine.
14. Lower the vehicle.