Shadow L4-153 2.5L SOHC Turbo (1989)
Figure 1 - Engine Mounting
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3.0L ENGINE
ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER INSULATORS
Insulator location on frame rail (right side) and transmission bracket (left side) are adjustable to allow "right/left" drive train adjustment in relation to
drive shaft assembly length. Check and reposition right engine mount insulator (left engine mount insulator centers itself with engine weight removed).
Adjust drive train position, if required, for the following conditions:
(a)
Drive shaft distress: See "Driveshaft" in Suspension, Group 2.
(b)
Any front end structural damage (after repair).
(c)
Insulator replacement.
Figure 2 - Left Insulator Movement
Engine Mount Insulator - Adjustment
(1)
Remove the load on the engine motor mounts by carefully supporting the engine and transmission assembly with a floor jack.
(2)
Loosen the right engine mount insulator vertical fasteners, and the front engine mount bracket to front crossmember fasteners. Left engine mount
insulator is sleeved over shaft and long support bolt to provide lateral movement adjustment with engine weight removed or not (Fig. 2).
(3)
Pry the engine right or left as required to achieve the proper drive shaft assembly length. See "Driveshaft" in Suspension Group 2 for drive shaft
identification and related assembly length measuring.
(4)
Tighten right engine mount insulator vertical bolts to 81 N-m (60 foot-pounds), tighten front engine mount fasteners to 54 N-m (40 foot-pounds)
and "center" left engine mount insulator.
(5)
Recheck drive shaft length.