Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 567

V-8
ENGINE 6-55
USE REAR SET O F
HOLES WITH AUTO'
SUPPORT BRACKETS
A
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BOTH SIDES
Fig. 6-91 Engine Insulators
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G Series
2. Remove bolt which fastens insulators to frame.
3. Remove bolts fastening engine insulators to engine.
4. Raise engine just clear of insulator.
5. Remove insulator.
6. Position new insulator against engine and install at-
taching screws and washers. Tighten to 70 lb. ft.
7. Lower engine.
8. Install frame to insulator bolt (with lockwasher and
plain washer, if equipped) and tighten to 50 lb. ft.
REAR INSULATOR
REMOVE AND REPLACE
1. Support transmission at rear to remove engine weight
from rear insulator, using suitable lifting equipment.
2. Remove attaching nuts or bolts at insulator/cross-
member, and raise transmission until insulator is
clear of lower cross member support.
3. Remove insulator upper retainer bolts from transmis-
sion extension.
4. Remove insulator assembly.
5. Install by reversing above procedure, torquing all
nuts and bolts to 30 lb. ft.
DRIVE BELTS
ADJUST
Engine fan and accessory drive belts may be adjusted by
use of the Belt Tension Gauge. Section 6A gives the cor-
rect specifications.
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE
1. Disconnect battery cables at battery.