Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual page 855

FRAME R AIL RIGHT ENGINE SUPPORT 45 FT. LBS. (61 N·m) ASSEMBLY
9 - 18 2.0L SOHC ENGINE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ENGINE MOUNT—RIGHT/ENGINE SUPPORT
BRACKET
NOTE: The right side engine mount is a Hydro-
Mount and may show surface cracks this will not
effect it's performance and should not be replaced.
Only replace the Hydro-Mount when it's leaking
fluid.
(1) Raise vehicle on a hoist and remove inner
splash shield. Remove the right engine support
assembly vertical fasteners from frame rail (Fig. 14).
(2) Lower vehicle. Remove the load on the engine
motor mounts by carefully supporting the engine
assembly with a floor jack.
(3) Remove the three bolts attaching the engine
support assembly to the engine bracket.
(4) Move the air conditioning dryer aside.
(5) Remove coolant recovery system tank. Refer to
Group 7, Cooling System for procedure.
(6) Remove right engine support.
(7) Remove the three bolts attaching the engine
support bracket to the cylinder block.
NOTE: If centering or adjusting the engine/trans-
mission assembly is needed refer to Adjustments,
in this section.
(8) Reverse removal procedure for installation.
Refer to (Fig. 14) for torque specifications.
Fig. 14 Engine Mounting—Right Side
ENGINE MOUNT—LEFT
NOTE: If centering or adjusting the engine/trans-
mission assembly is needed refer to Adjustments,
in this section.
The left side engine mount is a Hydro-Mount and
may show surface cracks this will not effect it's
FWD FWD TRANSMISSION
performance and should not be replaced. Only
replace the Hydro-Mount when it's leaking fluid.
(1) Support the transmission with a transmission
jack.
(2) Remove the three vertical bolts, from the
mount to the transmission.
(3) Remove the transmission mount fasteners and
remove mount.
(4) Reverse removal procedure for installation.
Refer to (Fig. 15) for bolt tightening specifications.
(5) Engine support assemblies adjustment, Refer
to Engine Support Assembly Adjustment of this sec-
tion.
ENGINE SUPPORT MODULE (FRONT AND REAR
MOUNTS)
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove thru bolt at rear mount and remove
bolts attaching module to crossmember.
(3) Remove upper attaching bolt from rear support
strut bracket (Fig. 16).
(4) Remove front attaching bolts from support
module to lower radiator support.
(5) Support cooling module.
(6) Remove lower radiator support bolts, and
remove support.
(7) Remove thru bolt at front mount and remove
support module.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install thru bolt at front mount. Do not tighten
at this time.
(2) Install lower radiator support.
(3) Install attaching bolts from support module to
lower radiator support.
(4) Install upper bolt at rear support strut bracket.
TRANSMISSION BRACKET 33 N·m (24 ft. lbs.) 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 15 Engine Mounting—Left
TORQUE SUPPORT ASSEM- TRANSMISSION GROUND CABLE LEFT FRAME BLY RAIL
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