Insulator, Engine Mount, Rear: Removal
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- If equipped, remove the skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, SIDE, REMOVAL .
- Remove the left front wheelhouse splash shield. Refer to REMOVAL
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- Remove the fastener (1) and remove the negative battery cable (2) from the transmission (3).CAUTION:
Failure to remove the negative battery cable may overstress to the cable due to bending during service.
- Using a paint pen or marker, mark the location of the rear isolator (strut) on the front crossmember isolator (1).
- Take a measurement from the powertrain to the engine cradle to be used as a reference dimension during reassembly.
- Support the powertrain with a suitable jack.
- Remove the rear insulator to cradle through bolt (2).
- Remove the rear insulator to engine mount bracket through bolt and nut (1).
- Position the engine forward to allow the rear insulator to be removed from the vehicle.
- If required, remove the transmission pivot bracket bolts (1) and remove the transmission pivot bracket.
- If required, remove the front crossmember isolator. Refer to ISOLATOR, FRONT CROSSMEMBER, TORSION, REMOVAL .