Powertrain/Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing

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Adjustment

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Remove the fasteners and the undershield.

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Remove the nuts and the bracket.

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Loosen, but do not remove the roll restrictor fasteners. Verify that the roll restrictor is loose.

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- Detach the coolant hose retainer.
- Remove the bolts and the degas bottle support bracket.
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Release the tabs and position the degas bottle aside.

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Loosen, but do not remove the engine mount bolts.

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Loosen, but do not remove the transmission mount bolts.

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NOTE: Do not twist or strain the powertrain/drivetrain mounts or damage to the mounts may occur.

Start the vehicle and move it forward 0.6 m (1.97 ft) - 1.2 m (3.94 ft).

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NOTE: Do not twist or strain the powertrain/drivetrain mounts or damage to the mounts may occur.

Move the vehicle in reverse the same distance 0.6 m (1.97 ft) - 1.2 m (3.94 ft).

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Tighten the transmission mount bolts.
Torque: Stage 1: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm) | Stage 2: 120°

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Tighten the engine mount bolts.
Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

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Position the degas bottle on the tabs.

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- Install the degas bottle support bracket and the bolts.
- Attach the coolant hose retainer.
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- Tighten the bolts and studbolt.
  Torque: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)
- Tighten the bolt.
  Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
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Install the bracket and the nuts.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

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Install the undershield and fasteners.

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Test the system for normal operation.