motor/tranny mount replacement writeup?

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siminsez01

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Boston, Massachusetts

• Apr 11, 2005

• #1

anyone know where i can find writeups? i'm not switching to any of these newfangled MORE poly mounts or anything. Just going with the OEM mounts. I hear that its best to replace all 3 mounts at the same time so that's what i'm gonna do. Got a deal on ebay... 2 motor and 1 tranny mount (just the rubber of course) for $50. Not bad i thought.

 

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89xj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

aston,pa

• Apr 11, 2005

• #2

pretty simple. use a jack to support the engine and replace one side at a time. adjust the jack to align the holes.

for the trans, support the trans or transfer case, take off the cross member, install mount, but everything back. be careful not to break the crossmember bolts.

 

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badge714

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Youngstown, Ohio

• Apr 11, 2005

• #3

http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Engine/motor_mounts.htm




HERE IS A WRITE UP ON INSTALLING MOTOR MOUNTS, BE CAREFUL IF YOU JACK ENGINE UP, ESPECIALLY AROUND FAN AND RADIATOR
BADGE714 [email protected]

 

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siminsez01

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Boston, Massachusetts

• Apr 11, 2005

• #4

yeah, seemed to me like it was going to be pretty easy. am i definately going to have to take off the oil filter housing to do the passenger side mount? do i need to drain the oil prior to doing this or just do it cold so that no oil is at the top of the engine?

 

Kejtar

PostMaster General

NAXJA Member

Location

Westminster, SoCal

• Apr 11, 2005

• #5

siminsez01 said:

yeah, seemed to me like it was going to be pretty easy. am i definately going to have to take off the oil filter housing to do the passenger side mount? do i need to drain the oil prior to doing this or just do it cold so that no oil is at the top of the engine?

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what year is yours? If it's 97+ you won't have to touch the oil filter. ALso do one mount at a time.

 

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siminsez01

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Boston, Massachusetts

• Apr 11, 2005

• #6

my xj's a 97, so sweet.... no need to take of the filter housing. and yeah i figured one at a time... thanks guys.