from a then motor mount R&R newb perspective....

I left the muffler on. Not sure it's needed but
I removed the coolant pump pulley using this type of tool:
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-pc-rubber-strap-wrench-set-69373.html
It was a little tricky to get at some of the mount top nuts
but totally doable. Getting those nuts started onto the new
mount top stud was also tricky. A flexible magnetic pick up tool
is a wise investment and great for this job.
IIRC, I used a bottle jack + 2x4 chunk of wood to support drivetrain
undid 2 bolts at each end of carrier at frame, then lowered drivetrain
*slightly* onto wood blocks at transaxle near flywheel.

Neil.

On 12/19/15, Pat Spragge/RFAN <Pat.Spragge@rfan.com> wrote:
> I'm looking for best practices info on replacing my 4 rear engine mounts.
> Looking at Bentley it shows the mounts attached between the carrier
> (moustache bar) and the engine support. I had originally thought that the
> way to proceed would be to leave the engine support in place and remove the
> carrier bar with the old mounts attached. Now I am not sure if I should...
> 1) remove the carrier bar leaving the mounts attached to the engine support
> and then remove them separately
> or...
> 2) remove the carrier bar with the mounts attached and then remove them
> from the bar
> or...
> 3) remove the carrier bar, mounts, and engine support as a unit
> or...
> 4) someone's better method
>
> I'd like to avoid removing the cat and muffler if reasonable.
>
> Thx
> Pat
>
> Sent from my iPad
>

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