Buick LeSabre 1965 Service Manual page 76

2 - 5 4 MOUNTING FLYWHEEL
ENGINE
SECTION 2-G
ENGINE MOUNTING ADJUSTMENT
CONTENTS OF SECTION 2-G
Paragraph Subject
2-26 Engine Mounting Adjustment
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2-26 ENGINE MOUNTING
ADJUSTMENT
The engine and transmission when
properly aligned with the frame
will rest in a normal position
which does not impose any shear
strain on the rubber mounting
pads. See Figures 2-18, 2-19,
and 2-20.
Shims are installed in production
to locate the transmission support
between the frame rails with re-
spect to the front engine mounts.
For this reason it is important
that the position of the support
not be changed by the removal of
shims to move it side ways.
Whenever it is necessary to re-
move the support, the number and
location of the shims at each end
of the support should be noted so
they may be reinstalled in the
same location.
The following procedure should be
used when tightening mounts to
obtain proper adjustment:
1. Loosen exhaust pipe or pipes
at exhaust manifolds.
2. Loosen four engine mount to
frame bolts.
3. Make sure that transmission
support to frame shims are in
original position and tighten all
support to frame rail, support
to mount, and mount to rear
bearing retainer bolts.
4. Raise engine slightly to allow
mounts to normalize. Lower en-
gine and tighten engine mount to
frame bolts.