Hombre XS Space Cab 2WD V6-4.3L (1998)
Engine Mount: Testing and Inspection
Rear
NOTICE: Broken or deteriorated mounts can cause misalignment and destruction of certain drive train components. When a single mount breaks, the
remaining mounts are subjected to abnormally high stresses.
1. Push up and pull down on the transmission extension housing. Observe the transmission mount.
2. Replace the mount if the following conditions exist:
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The rubber cushion is separated from the metal plate of the mount.
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The mount has bottomed out.
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The extension housing moves up but not down.
3. If a mount is loose, tighten the bolts or nuts that attach the mount to the transmission or to the crossmember.
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
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For the transmission mounts to transmission bolts, tighten the bolts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
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For the transmission mount to support nuts, tighten the nuts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
