For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

• | CH-49289 Centering Adapter Subframe Body

• | CH-49290 Centering Adapter Engine Subframe

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Caution: In order to avoid oil pan damage and possible engine failure, insert a block of wood that spans the width of the oil pan bottom between the oil pan and the jack support.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement.

Note: Before replacing any transmission mount due to suspected fluid loss, verify that the source of the fluid is the transmission mount, not the engine, transmission or accessories.

3. Raise the transmission in order to remove the weight from the transmission mount and create slight tension in the rubber. Use CH-49289 body and CH-49290 subframe
4. Observe the transmission mount while raising the transmission. Replace the transmission mount if the transmission mount exhibits any of the following conditions:

• | The hard rubber surface is covered with heat check cracks.

• | The rubber is separated from the metal plate of the transmission mount.

• | The rubber is split through the center of the transmission mount.

5. If there is movement between the metal plate of the transmission mount and its attaching points, lower the transmission on the transmission mount. Tighten the bolts or nuts attaching the transmission mount to the frame or transmission mount bracket. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement , Transmission Rear Mount Replacement , or Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side.
6. Lower the vehicle.