Raider 4WD V6-3.7L SOHC (2007)
Engine Mount: Service and Repair
Cover - Structural
COVER - STRUCTURAL
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove the left hand exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold.
3. Loosen the right hand exhaust manifold-to-exhaust pipe retaining bolts.
4. Remove the eight bolts (1,2,3) retaining structural cover in the sequence shown.
5. Pivot the exhaust pipe downward and remove the structural cover.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The structural cover must be installed as described in the following steps. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the cover.
1. Position the structural cover in the vehicle.
2. Install all bolts (1,2,3) retaining the cover-to-engine. DO NOT tighten the bolts at this time.
3. Install the four cover-to-transmission bolts. Do NOT tighten at this time.
CAUTION: The structural cover must be held tightly against both the engine and the transmission bell housing during tightening
sequence. Failure to do so may cause damage to the cover.
4. Starting with the two rear cover-to-engine bolts, tighten bolts (1) to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.), then tighten bolts (2) and (3) to 54 Nm ( 40 ft. lbs.) in the
sequence shown.
5. Install the exhaust pipe on left hand exhaust manifold.
6. Tighten exhaust manifold-to-exhaust pipe retaining bolts to 20 - 26 Nm (15-20 ft. lbs.).