Engine Mounts-Check And Replacement - Jeep cherokee 1989 Owner's Manual

9 Install the flywheel or driveplate.
1 0 If equipped with a manual transmission, reinstall the clutch disc
and pressure plate.
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20 Engine mounts check and replacement
Refer to illustration 20.8
1 Engine mounts seldom require attention, but broken or deteriorated
mounts should be replaced immediately or the added strain placed on
the driveline components may cause damage or wear.
Check
2 During the check, the engine must be raised slightly to remove
the weight from the mounts.
3
Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, then posi-
tion a jack under the engine oil pan. Place a large block of wood be-
tween the jack head and the oil pan, then carefully raise the engine
just enough to take the weight off the mounts. Warning: DO NOTplace
any part of your body under the engine when it's supported only by
a jack!
4 Check the mounts to see if the rubber is cracked, hardened or
separated from the metal plates. Sometimes the rubber will split right
down the center.
5 Check for relative movement between the mount plates and the
engine or frame (use a large screwdriver or pry bar to attempt to move
the mounts). If movement is noted, lower the engine and tighten the
mount fasteners.
6
Rubber preservative should be applied to the mounts to slow
deterioration.
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Chapter 2 Part A Four-cylinder engine
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the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands (if not already done).
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that secure the mount to the frame bracket (see illustration).
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doesn't hit the radiator or shroud). Remove the through bolt and nut
and detach the mount.
10 Installation is the reverse of removal. Use thread locking compound
on the mount bolts and be sure to tighten them securely.
20.8 Remove the through-bolt and nut (A) and mount bolt (B),
then remove the mount nut (not visible in this photo) from
beneath the frame bracket
Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery, then raise
Loosen the nut on the through bolt and remove the bolt and nut
Raise the engine slightly with a jack or hoist (make sure the fan