Transmission Rear Mount Bracket Replacement

Transmission Rear Mount Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure

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

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

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. Vehicles equipped with LF1 engine, remove the four transmission mount bracket fasteners.




8. Vehicles not equipped with LF1 engine, remove the three transmission mount to transmission bolts (2).




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

Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

1. Vehicles equipped with LF1 engine, install the four transmission mount bracket to transmission fasteners and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft)




2. Vehicles not equipped with LF1 engine, install the three transmission mount bracket to transmission bolts (2) and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).




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

4. Install the transaxle brace bolt (1) and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

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




6. Install the transmission mount to bracket through bolt (1) and tighten to 105 Nm (77 lb ft).





Note: Use NEW bolts only.

7. Install the rear mount to frame fasteners (1, 2) and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft) plus 120-130 degrees.

8. Remove the jack stand.

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

10. Lower the vehicle.