Transmission Mount Replacement - Rear

Transmission Mount Replacement - Rear

Removal Procedure

Important: 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.

1. Use a jack or a utility stand to raise the transmission/transaxle in order to remove the weight from the transmission/transaxle mount and create slight tension in the mount.
2. Inspect the transmission/transaxle mount. Replace the transmission/transaxle mount if the transmission/transaxle mount exhibits any of the following conditions:
^ The rubber surface is covered with cracks.
^ The rubber is separated from the metal plate of the mount.
^ The rubber is split through the center.
3. If there is movement between the metal plate of the transmission/transaxle mount and the transmission, tighten the transmission mount fasteners to the correct tightening specification.





1. Loosen but do not remove the rear transaxle mount bolts.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.





3. Use the following items in order to support the transaxle:
^ A wood block
^ A jack stand





4. Remove the rear transaxle mount through-bolt.





5. Remove the rear transaxle mount bolts.
6. Remove the rear transaxle mount.

Installation Procedure
1. Position the rear transaxle.





2. Start the rear transaxle mount bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the transaxle mount through-bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the following items from under the transaxle:
^ The wood block
^ The jack stand
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Install the rear bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).