Important: Follow the balance procedure steps listed below. Powertrain mounts must be tightened in sequence.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Loosen the front transaxle mount through bolt.



3. Loosen the rear transaxle mount through bolt.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Position two floor jacks with wood blocks under the engine and transaxle in order to support the powertrain assembly.



6. Loosen the transaxle mount to transaxle bolts.



7. Loosen the engine mount to bracket bolts.
8. Reposition both floor jacks in order to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the mount and bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




9. Tighten the transaxle mount to transaxle bolts in the sequence shown.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).




10. Tighten the engine mount to bracket bolts in the sequence shown.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

11. Remove the floor jacks from under the oil pan.
12. Shake the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.
13. Raise the vehicle.



14. Tighten the rear transaxle mount through bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).




15. Tighten the front transaxle mount through bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

16. Lower the vehicle.