Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
Engine Mount: Testing and Inspection
Engine Mount Inspection (Front)
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. Raise the vehicle.
2. Inspect for loose or missing bolts at the following locations:
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The engine mount to the engine
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The engine mount to the engine mount frame bracket through-bolts.
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The engine mount frame bracket to the frame.
3. Replace loose or missing bolts.
Notice: When raising or supporting the engine for any reason, do not use a lack under the oil pan, any sheet metal, or the crankshaft pulley. Due to
the small clearance between the oil pan and the oil pump screen, jacking against the oil pan may cause the pan to be bent against the pump screen.
This will result in a damaged oil pickup until.
4. Using a jack on the square tab at the rear of the engine block (left side shown the right side requires removal of the starter) raise the engine in
order to complete the following tasks:
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Remove weight from the mount.
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Place a slight tension on the rubber cushion.
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Observe the mount while raising the engine.
5. Replace the engine mount if the following conditions exist:
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Heat check cracks cover the hard rubber surface.
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The rubber cushion is separated from the metal plate of the engine mount.
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There is a split through the rubber cushion.
6. Lower the vehicle.
