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No. 3 Engine Mount Installation Note

CAUTION:
  • If the No. 3 engine mount is deviated from the original position when installing the No. 3 engine mount, engine noise or vibration could increase. When installing the No. 3 engine mount, align the alignment mark placed during removal and install it to the original position.
NOTE:
  • When replacing the No. 3 engine mount, place a mark at the same position as the one placed before removal.
  • If the No. 3 engine mount nut is loosened, tighten the engine front cover stud bolts because they may have loosened.
  1. Tighten the engine front cover stud bolts.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Cover Stud Bolts
    G10985064Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    • 7-13 N.m {72-132 kgf.cm, 62-115 in.lbf}
  2. Temporarily tighten the No. 3 engine mount installation bolts and nuts using the following procedure:
    1. Align the alignment marks on the body side and No. 3 engine mount, and temporarily tighten the bolts shown in the figure.
      Fig 2: Aligning Alignment Marks On Body Side And No. 3 Engine Mount
      G10985065Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. Temporarily tighten the nuts shown in the figure while aligning the alignment marks of the No. 3 engine mount and nuts.
    Fig 3: Identifying No. 3 Engine Mount Nuts
    G10985066Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • If the alignment marks are not aligned, align the alignment marks while slightly moving the engine and temporarily tighten the nuts.
  3. Tighten the No. 3 engine mount installation bolts and nuts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 4: No. 3 Engine Mount Installation Bolts And Nuts Tightening Sequence
    G10985067Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

    Installation position Tightening torque
    1 76-95 N.m {7.8-9.6 kgf.m, 57-70 ft.lbf}
    2 82-95 N.m {8.4-9.6 kgf.m, 61-70 ft.lbf}
    3 49-65 N.m {5.0-6.6 kgf.m, 37-47 ft.lbf}
  4. Remove the engine lifter or garage jack.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.