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Powertrain Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing

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Adjustment 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Remove the fasteners and the undershield.
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  3. Remove the nuts and the bracket.
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  4. Loosen, but do not remove the roll restrictor fasteners. Verify that the roll restrictor is loose.
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    • Detach the coolant hose retainer.

    • Remove the bolts and the degas bottle support bracket.

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  5. Release the tabs and position the degas bottle aside.
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  6. Loosen, but do not remove the engine mount bolts.
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  7. Loosen, but do not remove the transmission mount bolts.
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  8. NOTE: Do not twist or strain the powertrain/drivetrain mounts or damage to the mounts may occur.

    Start the vehicle and move it forward 0.6 m (1.97 ft) - 1.2 m (3.94 ft).

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  9. NOTE: Do not twist or strain the powertrain/drivetrain mounts or damage to the mounts may occur.

    Move the vehicle in reverse the same distance 0.6 m (1.97 ft) - 1.2 m (3.94 ft).

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  10. Tighten the transmission mount bolts.

    Torque:Stage 1: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm)Stage 2: 120deg.

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  11. Tighten the engine mount bolts.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

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  12. Position the degas bottle on the tabs.
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    • Install the degas bottle support bracket and the bolts.

    • Attach the coolant hose retainer.

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    • Tighten the bolts and studbolt.

      Torque: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)

    • Tighten the bolt.

      Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

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  13. Install the bracket and the nuts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

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  14. Install the undershield and fasteners.
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  15. Test the system for normal operation.