For 1990-2009 cars

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

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Loosen the front transmission mount through bolt. Do not remove.
3. Loosen the rear transmission mount through bolt. Do not remove.
4. Position two floor jacks with wood blocks under the engine and transmission to support the powertrain assembly.
5. From the engine compartment, loosen the transmission mount to transmission bolts.
6. Loosen the engine mount to intermediate bracket bolts.
7. Reposition the floor jacks to allow a 1/8 inch gap between the mount and mount bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

8. Tighten the transmission mount to transmission bolts using the following sequence:

8.1. | Rear bolt

8.2. | Middle bolt

8.3. | Front bolt

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

9. Tighten the engine mount to intermediate bracket bolts starting with the center bolt.

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

10. Remove the floor jacks.
11. Shake the powertrain vigorously from front to rear and allow the powertrain to settle.
12. Tighten the rear transmission mount through bolt.

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

13. Tighten the front transmission mount through bolt.

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

14. Lower the vehicle.