RAM 1500 Van V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Engine Mount: Service and Repair
Rear Mount
REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Position transmission jack and raise rear of transmission and engine SLIGHTLY.
3. Remove rear mount through-bolt and nut.
4. Remove U-shaped bracket from the frame crossmember. Remove the insulator from the U-shaped bracket.
5. Remove rear engine support bracket from the bottom face of transmission extension housing.
INSTALLATION
1. Attach the rear engine support bracket to the bottom face of transmission extension housing. Tighten the two front bolts to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.)
torque. Tighten the rear bolt to 23 Nm (200 inch lbs.) torque.
2. Install insulator on the U-shaped bracket. Tighten the nuts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Install the through-bolt through the insulator and U-bracket assembly and the rear engine support bracket. Tighten the through-bolt nut to 68 Nm
(50 ft. lbs.) torque.
4. Attach the U-shaped bracket to the crossmember. Tighten the attaching bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
5. Remove the transmission jack.
6. Lower the vehicle.
