As a general rule, if you dont absolutely need to replace the engine mount, never change it. Ooly if you have change an engine that needs different mounting mechanisms or the old one have breakdown and the engine cant fits closely into its mount or block anymore. Its better just tightening them rather than changing it entrely.
However, if you actually need to replace the engine mount, Ill give you a simple guide to resolve it. As we know, each engine mount can be different from another, so this is just a general guideline. Since most mounts share the same characteristics so this guide would be a good start.
However, if you actually need to replace the engine mount, Ill give you a simple guide to resolve it. As we know, each engine mount can be different from another, so this is just a general guideline. Since most mounts share the same characteristics so this guide would be a good start.
1) Lifting the engine - Make sure you have a hoist on hand because in order to get to the mounts and replace them, you would need to remove the engine motor. Of course, you would not need to dismantle other parts of the vehicle like the transaxle or transmission but the engine needs to come out nonetheless. In the process of taking out the engine, you just need to remove the bolts that connect the mount to the chassis. Once that is done, the engine block can easily be lifted to give you access to the mount.
2) Removing the old mount - The mount is held to the block by 4 bolts and these need to be removed. If you are thinking of changing the bracket that connects the mount to the chassis then it needs to come out as well.
3) Putting in the new mount - Once the old mount is out, just put the new one in its place and tighten it as far as it can go (without breaking of course.) This will ensure that you do not suffer "noise" from a loose engine mount in the future. When the new mount is in place, gently lower the engine back to the mount until it sits snugly in its position. When they are all lined up, tighten the bolts while the engine is still on the hoist as it will make the process easier.
4) Reconnecting the engine - Reconnect all the engine parts that you have taken out in step 1 such as wire harnesses, lines and hoses. Ensure that you got everything in its right place.
5) Final check - Push down hard on the engine to ensure that it sits tightly in the mount. The engine must not move from its place when force is applied on it.
6) Test - Start the engine and if possible take it for a test drive to see if everything is fine. Should the engine not start, then go back and check on the connections that you have removed in the first place.
