SRX AWD V8-4.6L VIN A (2004)
Transmission Mount: Service and Repair
Automatic Transmission - 5L40-E
Transmission Mount Inspection
Transmission Mount Inspection
Notice: 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 the transmission/transaxle in order to remove the weight from the transmission/transaxle mount and create slight tension in the rubber.
2. Observe the transmission/transaxle mount while raising the transmission/transaxle. Replace the transmission/transaxle mount if the
transmission/transaxle mount exhibits any of the following conditions:
Important:
Black paint on the rubber will crack with time, this does no constitute a failure.
The hard rubber surface is covered with heat check cracks.
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The rubber is separated from the metal plate of the transmission/transaxle mount.
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The rubber is split through the center of the transmission/transaxle mount.
3. If there is movement between the metal plate of the transmission/transaxle mount and its attaching points, lower the transmission/transaxle on the
transmission/transaxle mount. Tighten the bolts or nuts attaching the transmission/transaxle mount to the frame or transmission/transaxle mount
bracket.
Transmission Mount Replacement
Transmission Mount Replacement (W/AWD)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the exhaust system.
3. Support the transmission with a suitable jack and a block of wood.
4. Remove the transmission support to body mounting bolts.
5. Remove the transmission to support mounting bolts.
6. Remove the transmission mount from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the transmission mount to the vehicle.
