MDX V6-3471cc 3.5L (2002)
slowly engage the clutch. Your assistant should be looking for contact between the top of the engine mount and the bottom of the engine mount
bracket, and listening for noise from that area.
For automatic-transmission-equipped vehicles:
Have an assistant stand to the side of the engine compartment within view of the top of the front engine mount. Shift the transmission to Drive.
With your foot firmly on the brake pedal, quickly depress the accelerator pedal and release it. Your assistant should be looking for contact between
the top of the engine mount and the bottom of the engine mount bracket, and listening for noise from that area.
3.
If there is contact and/or noise, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Place the vehicle on a lift, but do not raise it.
2.
Remove the top nut from the front hydraulic engine mount.
3.
Remove the top bolt from the front engine mount bracket.
4.
Remove the four nuts and bolts that secure the front engine mount retaining bracket.
