Engine Mount Front Damping Bush Replacement. Chevrolet Joy 2008

For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Title not found in the Preface section.

Notice: Broken engine mountings can cause misalignment of certain drive-train components. Misalignment of drive-train components causes eventual destruction of the drive-train components.

If one engine mount breaks, the rest of the engine mounts will have increased stress put on them. This could cause the rest of the engine mounts to break.
1. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Removal .
2. Remove the stabilizer. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
3. Remove the front damping bush bolt and nut on the bracket side (2).
4. Remove the front damping bush bolts on the crossmember side (3).
5. Remove the front bracket bolts on the engine block side (1).
6. Remove the engine mount front damping bush assembly and the front bracket (2).
7. Inspect the engine mount damping bush assembly for crack and damage (1).

### Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

1. Install the front bracket bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the front bracket bolts on the cylinder block side to 35-41 N·m (25-30 lb ft).

2. Install the front damping bush bolts on the inner crossmember side (3).

Tighten
Tighten the front damping bush bolt on the inner crossmember side to 45-55 N·m (33-41 lb ft).

3. Install the front damping bush bolts on the outer crossmember side (2).

Tighten
Tighten the front damping bush bolt on the inner crossmember side to 45-55 N·m (33-41 lb ft).

4. Install the front damping bush bolt and nut on the bracket side (1).

Tighten
Tighten the front damping bush bolt on the bracket side to 68-83 N·m (50-62 lb ft).

5. Install the stabilizer. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
6. Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Removal .