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Front Mount: Installation

NOTE: The arrows on the engine mounts must be located in the retaining slots on the engine bracket.
  1. Position the engine mount (3) on the crossmember.
    Fig 1: Installing Engine Front Mount
    G01860648Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  2. Install the engine mount lower bolt (4). Tighten the bolt to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.).
  3. NOTE: The recesses of the heat shield must be located in the anti twist slots of the engine bracket.
  4. Lower the engine onto the engine mount. Install the heat shield (2) and the engine mount upper bolt (1).
  5. Tighten the engine mount upper bolt (1) to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.).
  6. Install the lower splash shield and screws (1). Tighten to 7 N.m (5 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Installing Lower Splash Shield & Screws
    G01860649Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Remove the engine support frame from the engine.
  9. Install the air cleaner housing. See AIR CLEANER HOUSING .
  10. Connect the negative battery cable.