Notice: Broken or deteriorated mounts can cause misalignment and destruction
of certain drive train components. When a single mount breaks, the remaining
mounts are subjected to abnormally high stresses.
- Inspect for loose or missing bolts at the following locations:
| • | Engine mount to the engine |
| • | Engine mount frame bracket to frame |
| • | Engine mount to engine mount frame bracket |
- Replace missing or loose bolts. Refer to
Engine Mount Replacement
.
Notice: When raising or supporting the engine for any reason, do not use a jack
under the oil pan, any sheet metal, or the crankshaft pulley. Due to the small
clearance between the oil pan and the oil pump screen, jacking against the
oil pan may cause the pan to be bent against the pump screen. This will result
in a damaged oil pickup unit.
- Using a suitable engine lifting device hooked to the eyelet on the accessory
mounting bracket, raise the engine in order to complete the following
tasks:
| • | Remove weight from the engine mount. |
| • | Place a slight tension on the rubber cushion. |
| • | Observe the engine mount while raising the engine. |
- Replace the engine mount if the following conditions exist:
| • | Heat check cracks cover the hard rubber surface. |
| • | The rubber cushion is separated from the metal plate of the engine
mount. |
| • | There is a split through the rubber cushion. |
