Engine Mounting - Service Manual Revision

89chrysler09

Models

1989 AC, AG, AH, AJ, AK And AP Bodies


Subject

Service Manual Revision - Engine Mounting


Index

ENGINE


Date

May 15, 1989


No.

09-08-89

P-1858
(C09-09)
BODY CODE LEGEND

AC - DYNASTY/NEW YORKER/LANDAU AG - DAYTONA AH - LANCER/LeBARON GTS (4-DOOR HATCHBACK) AJ - LeBARON (2-DOOR COUPE/CONVERTIBLE) AK - ARIES/RELIANT AP - SHADOW/SUNDANCE


SERVICE MANUAL REVISION


The illustrations on pages 09-12 and 09-58 of the 1989 Front Wheel Drive Passenger Car Service Manual, Publication No. 81-270-9002 have been revised.


Please insert the enclosed revised pages in their respective places in Publication No. 81-270-9002.


POLICY: For information only.

Figure 1 - Engine Mounting:

09-58 3.0L ENGINE
ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER INSULATORS

Insulator location on frame rail (right side) and transmission bracket (left side) are adjustable to allow "right/left" drive train adjustment in relation to drive shaft assembly length. Check and reposition right engine mount insulator (left engine mount insulator centers itself with engine weight removed). Adjust drive train position, if required, for the following conditions:
(a) Drive shaft distress: See "Driveshaft" in Suspension, Group 2.
(b) Any front end structural damage (after repair).
(c) Insulator replacement.

Figure 2 - Left Insulator Movement:

Engine Mount Insulator - Adjustment
(1) Remove the load on the engine motor mounts by carefully supporting the engine and transmission assembly with a floor jack.
(2) Loosen the right engine mount insulator vertical fasteners, and the front engine mount bracket to front crossmember fasteners. Left engine mount insulator is sleeved over shaft and long support bolt to provide lateral movement adjustment with engine weight removed or not (Fig. 2).
(3) Pry the engine right or left as required to achieve the proper drive shaft assembly length. See "Driveshaft" in Suspension Group 2 for drive shaft identification and related assembly length measuring.
(4) Tighten right engine mount insulator vertical bolts to 81 N-m (60 foot-pounds), tighten front engine mount fasteners to 54 N-m (40 foot-pounds) and "center" left engine mount insulator.
(5) Recheck drive shaft length.

Figure 3-Engine Mounting:

9-12 2.2-2.5L ENGINES
(18) Remove ground strap.
(19) To lower engine separate right engine bracket from yoke bracket - To raise engine remove long bolt through yoke and insulator. IF INSULATOR TO RAIL SCREWS ARE TO BE REMOVED, MARK INSULATOR POSITION ON SIDE RAIL TO INSURE EXACT REINSTALLATION (Fig. 3).
(20) Remove transmission case to cylinder block mounting screws.
CAUTION: Make sure clutch cable has been disconnected.
(21) Remove front engine mount screw and nut.
(22) Remove manual transmission anti roll strut.
(23) Remove left insulator through bolt (from inside wheelhouse) or insulator bracket to transmission screws.
(24) Remove engine from vehicle.
INSTALLING ENGINE

(1) Install hoist to the engine and lower engine into the engine compartment.
SEE: "ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER INSULATORS," THIS GROUP.
(2) Align engine mounts and install but do not tighten until all mounting bolts have been installed.
(3) Install transmission case to cylinder block mounting screws. Tighten to 95 N-m (70 ft. lbs.).
(4) Remove engine hoist and transmission holding fixture.
(5) Secure ground strap.
(6) Install right inner splash shield.
(7) Connect starter. See 14 "Electrical" Group 8 for installation.
(8) Connect exhaust system. See "Exhaust" Group 11 for installation.