SL L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 9 (1991)
PROCEDURE:
NOTE:
The following procedures are performed under three different conditions:
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Vehicle on Hoist, Engine Off
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Vehicle on Ground, Engine Off
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Vehicle on Ground, Engine Running
Vehicle on Hoist, Engine Off
REAR TRANSAXLE MOUNT (1991 VEHICLES)
1.
Loosen the front transaxle mount bolts and rear transaxle mount through bolt, and rock the powertrain to make sure that it is free. Tighten the front
mount bolts.
IMPORTANT:
To access the front mount-to-transaxle bolts, remove forward, lower left-hand, wheel well splash shield pushpins and move the shield aside.
Torque: Front transaxle mount bolt 48 N-m (35 lbs.ft.)
2.
The rear transaxle mount bracket should now move vertically 6.35-12.70 mm (1/4-1/2 in.) when measured at the mount through the bolt hole slot.
NOTE:
If the powertrain cannot be rocked, the powertrain is probably bound at the front transaxle mount. Refer to "Front Transaxle Mount" in this
bulletin.
IMPORTANT:
A knocking or clicking sound can be emitted from either the transaxle front or rear mount. This noise, which frequently comes from the rear
mount, is normally heard during acceleration, a sharp turn of the wheels, shifting gears or initially letting out the clutch and under other normal
operating conditions. The suspected mount attachment fastener torques must be checked. If the fastener torques are correct, the suspect mount
must be replaced.
3.
The rear transaxle mount through-bolt should move freely in the bracket and mount. If the bracket has been damaged by the bolt head/nut from
previous adjustments, the rear transaxle mount must be replaced. Torque the nut using a box end wrench and a torque wrench.
Torque: Rear transaxle mount nut 70 N-m (52 lbs.ft.)
IMPORTANT:
Do not pull vertically downward on the mount bolt/nut when tightening, as this will preload the mount's rubber insert.
4.
Check the torque of the two rear transaxle mount-to-cradle bolts.
Torque: 70 N-m (52 lbs. ft.)
IMPORTANT:
The rear transaxle mount through-bolt and nut must be loosened and the powertrain rocked to adjust the mount when an A/C option is
