There are four powertrain mounts, the front mount connects the transaxle to the crossmember; the left mount secures the driver's side of the engine to the subframe; the right engine mount attaches the engine block to the passenger's side of the subframe; and a rear mount links the engine block to the subframe. To check the mounts, the engine must be raised slightly to relieve weight from them. Begin by raising the vehicle and securely supporting it on jackstands, then remove the front wheels and tires. Position two jacks, one under the
Crankshaft Pulley and the other under the transaxle bellhousing, using a block of wood to protect the components while raising the engine/transaxle just enough to relieve the mounts. Inspect the mounts for any cracks, hardening, or separation from the metal plates, and check for movement between the mount plates and the engine or subframe, tightening any loose fasteners as necessary. Applying rubber preservative can help slow deterioration. For the front mount, raise the vehicle, remove the crossmember-to-mount bolts, and the through bolt to take out the mount, reversing the process for installation. For the left mount, disconnect the negative battery cable, raise the vehicle, remove the middle engine splash shield and air filter housing, support the transaxle, and then remove the mounting bolts to replace the mount, ensuring to tighten the bolts to the specified torque. For the right mount, raise the vehicle, remove the power steering fluid reservoir, support the engine, and take out the engine mount bracket and the mount itself, replacing it with a new one and tightening the bolts. For the rear mount, access the top rear of the engine compartment to remove the mounting bracket-to-block bolts, raise the vehicle, and take out the mount assembly, replacing it with a new one and securing it to the subframe and engine block with the appropriate torque.