I've searched, and could only come up with the how to EPOXY ones rear motor mount, and haven't come across one how to on the rear motor mount.
If I over looked it, and posted another how to, bite me... lol j/k
This install was a breeze; took at least 15 minutes to get it in once you have your car on jackstands. So easy, a caveman can do it!!!
On with the install.
Tools You'll Need:
Ratchet
17mm socket
Jackstands
Floor jack
wheel chocks
Lock-Tite
20-30 minutes of nothing important to do! lol
Optional:
Mechanix Gloves
Eyeball Protector READ: Goggles
Last Minute Info:
Torque Specs: 65-80ftlbs Thanks to redrocketz at ProtegeGarage for the info! (headbang)
On with the install.... for real this time!
First, you'll need to chock your wheels in the rear. SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT
Don't mind the brake dust, I haven't washed my car yet.....(hand)
Next you'll want to get your car up on jackstands, do that to both sides as pictured here... you'll need the ground clearance to get underneath your car if you're wondering why. (yes)
After that, you'll need to crawl underneath, with your ratcheting tool, and socket in hand... and undo this bolt,
then undo this next bolt.
Pop them out, and voila, you're halfway finished with the uninstall of the stock mount.
Don't worry about supporting the engine, or the tranny portion where the mount is attached to. The engine will not fall from the mount, I've checked, I even used my floor jack to make sure it doesn't fall when I took out both of the bolts that held the mount in place. I moved the jack when I was pretty sure it wouldn't fall on my grape, so for that added insurance, use it; then when you're sure it won't fall; you can move it. (You can skip this part altogether if you want, the using of the floor jack to hold the engine up.) I will not be held liable if your engine falls and makes a pancake out of your head though....)
Ok, now that you have the bolts removed, you'll want to pull the tranny towards the front of the car as much as it'll go, while pulling on the mount at the SAME time, yank it out of its perch.
(same pic used further below since my camera died here..got fresh batteries now though!)
Pull the mount at a downward angle, maybe 45 degree angle.... or somewhere along those lines, and wiggle it out.... be careful, don't pinch a finger or anything. This is where the mechanix gloves come in handy, so you don't get all banged up. lol
Here are the mounts side by side. Nice, eh?
Ok, on with the show.
Remember when you pulled that mount out? The perch where the STOCK motor mount sat will be the starting point of inserting the TRZ Dog Bone mount.
First, you'll want to insert the mount ALL THE way into the perch. That'll give you enough clearance to push the rest of the mount into position where the bolts will be inserted into. I'm pointing at it here, it's hard to see since its all black and dark in there, but you'll see it when you're under your car.
See the way I'm pointing? That's the direction you'll want to pull the tranny in order to get the DogBone in there with enough clearance.
Now pull.
And you should have enough clearance to feed the mount into position here.
almost in.
There, now it'll go in perfectly. Good job!
Now once you have the mount in; this is where you'll want to put lock-tite on your bolts before inserting them back into their resting place.
If you look on the bolts when you took them off, you'll see some risidue where "lock-tite" was put on from the factory. I just cleaned off what I could, and put on some new lock-tite in those areas. Then insert, and tighten. Like so.
With fresh lock-tite:
I'm not sure exactly what the torque specs are for this bolt, but I tightened it as tight as it was when I took them off. You'll be able to figure this out on your own when you do this.
Here is the finished install!! If you made it this far, congraulations!!!
The last step is to clean up, and take your car off its jacks.... don't forget the wheel chocks when you back up!! lol
Take your ride for a spin, and enjoy the new found torque that was lost with the stock motor mount!!!(headbang)
Hope this helps anyone else who was wondering if this is easy, or what not.
On a scale of 1-10, 10 being hard, I rate this a 0, 0 being So easy, a caveman can do it. lol
If I forgot anything, or anyone have any questions, let me know!! I'll be posting another post soon on how the ride is.... By the way, I have the stiffest mount offered by TRZ....lol
-J
If I over looked it, and posted another how to, bite me... lol j/k
This install was a breeze; took at least 15 minutes to get it in once you have your car on jackstands. So easy, a caveman can do it!!!
On with the install.
Tools You'll Need:
Ratchet
17mm socket
Jackstands
Floor jack
wheel chocks
Lock-Tite
20-30 minutes of nothing important to do! lol
Optional:
Mechanix Gloves
Eyeball Protector READ: Goggles
Last Minute Info:
Torque Specs: 65-80ftlbs Thanks to redrocketz at ProtegeGarage for the info! (headbang)
On with the install.... for real this time!
First, you'll need to chock your wheels in the rear. SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT
Don't mind the brake dust, I haven't washed my car yet.....(hand)
Next you'll want to get your car up on jackstands, do that to both sides as pictured here... you'll need the ground clearance to get underneath your car if you're wondering why. (yes)
After that, you'll need to crawl underneath, with your ratcheting tool, and socket in hand... and undo this bolt,
then undo this next bolt.
Pop them out, and voila, you're halfway finished with the uninstall of the stock mount.
Don't worry about supporting the engine, or the tranny portion where the mount is attached to. The engine will not fall from the mount, I've checked, I even used my floor jack to make sure it doesn't fall when I took out both of the bolts that held the mount in place. I moved the jack when I was pretty sure it wouldn't fall on my grape, so for that added insurance, use it; then when you're sure it won't fall; you can move it. (You can skip this part altogether if you want, the using of the floor jack to hold the engine up.) I will not be held liable if your engine falls and makes a pancake out of your head though....)
Ok, now that you have the bolts removed, you'll want to pull the tranny towards the front of the car as much as it'll go, while pulling on the mount at the SAME time, yank it out of its perch.
(same pic used further below since my camera died here..got fresh batteries now though!)
Pull the mount at a downward angle, maybe 45 degree angle.... or somewhere along those lines, and wiggle it out.... be careful, don't pinch a finger or anything. This is where the mechanix gloves come in handy, so you don't get all banged up. lol
Here are the mounts side by side. Nice, eh?
Ok, on with the show.
Remember when you pulled that mount out? The perch where the STOCK motor mount sat will be the starting point of inserting the TRZ Dog Bone mount.
First, you'll want to insert the mount ALL THE way into the perch. That'll give you enough clearance to push the rest of the mount into position where the bolts will be inserted into. I'm pointing at it here, it's hard to see since its all black and dark in there, but you'll see it when you're under your car.
See the way I'm pointing? That's the direction you'll want to pull the tranny in order to get the DogBone in there with enough clearance.
Now pull.
And you should have enough clearance to feed the mount into position here.
almost in.
There, now it'll go in perfectly. Good job!
Now once you have the mount in; this is where you'll want to put lock-tite on your bolts before inserting them back into their resting place.
If you look on the bolts when you took them off, you'll see some risidue where "lock-tite" was put on from the factory. I just cleaned off what I could, and put on some new lock-tite in those areas. Then insert, and tighten. Like so.
With fresh lock-tite:
I'm not sure exactly what the torque specs are for this bolt, but I tightened it as tight as it was when I took them off. You'll be able to figure this out on your own when you do this.
Here is the finished install!! If you made it this far, congraulations!!!
The last step is to clean up, and take your car off its jacks.... don't forget the wheel chocks when you back up!! lol
Take your ride for a spin, and enjoy the new found torque that was lost with the stock motor mount!!!(headbang)
Hope this helps anyone else who was wondering if this is easy, or what not.
On a scale of 1-10, 10 being hard, I rate this a 0, 0 being So easy, a caveman can do it. lol
If I forgot anything, or anyone have any questions, let me know!! I'll be posting another post soon on how the ride is.... By the way, I have the stiffest mount offered by TRZ....lol
-J
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