Saturn 22684872 Mount Asm,Engine Rear

Engine mounts seldom require attention, but broken or deteriorated mounts should be replaced immediately to prevent damage or wear on driveline components. To check the mounts, raise the engine slightly to remove the weight from them. Begin by raising the vehicle and securely supporting it on jackstands, then position a jack under the engine oil pan with a large block of wood between the jack head and the oil pan, carefully raising the engine just enough to relieve the weight on the mounts. Inspect the mounts for any cracks, hardened rubber, or separation from the bushing in the center. Check for any relative movement between the mount and the engine or frame using a large screwdriver or pry bar; if movement is noted, lower the engine and tighten the mount fasteners. For replacement, disconnect the negative battery cable, and for all engines except the 2.0L, remove the engine air filter and housing. Raise the vehicle again and support it securely on jackstands, then place a large block of wood between the jack head and the oil pan, raising the engine to relieve the weight on the mounts. Remove the engine mount through-bolt/nuts and detach the mount from the chassis bracket, followed by removing the fasteners holding the mount to the engine bracket. Installation is the reverse of removal, using thread-locking compound on the mount fasteners and ensuring they are tightened securely. The engine/transaxle assembly must be balanced in weight distribution among the powertrain mounts before tightening the mounting bolts; loosen all mount bolts, shake the engine from side to side and front-to-rear to settle it, and then tighten all mounts in the specified order. Finally, reconnect the battery.

Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, then insert a large screwdriver or prybar between the mount and the transaxle to pry up. Ensure the transaxle does not move excessively away from the mount; if it does, replace the mount. For the left-end mount, raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, then remove the through-bolts from the front and rear transaxle mounts while supporting the engine from below with a floor jack and a block of wood. Remove the battery, battery tray, and tray support, then disconnect the right and left upper engine mounts. Use the jack to lower the engine enough to allow for mount removal, then unbolt the left transaxle mount from the left frame, with installation being the reverse of removal. For the side mounts, with the engine/transaxle supported by a jack and a block of wood, remove the nuts and bolts to take off the mount, moving the transaxle slightly if necessary for clearance. Installation is the reverse of removal, ensuring all mount fasteners are installed before tightening any of them.

There is only one engine mount used on these models, with additional power train mounts located at the front and rear of the transaxle. To check the mounts, raise the engine slightly to relieve weight from them, then elevate the vehicle securely on jackstands and position a floor jack under the engine oil pan with a block of wood in between. Inspect the mounts for any cracks, hardening, or separation from the casing, and check for movement between the mount plates and the engine or subframe using a large screwdriver or pry bar; if movement is detected, lower the engine and tighten the mount fasteners. For replacement, raise the vehicle and support it on jackstands, then use a floor jack with a block of wood under the oil pan to support the engine's weight. Unbolt the engine mount from the vehicle frame and the engine mount bracket, and installation follows the reverse order of removal. For the front transaxle mount, remove the battery and associated components, then raise the vehicle and support it securely, followed by removing the battery tray and disconnecting necessary wiring. Unbolt the mount from the frame and engine, then separate the mount from its bracket, with installation reversing the removal steps. For the rear transaxle mount, raise the vehicle and support it securely, disconnect the stabilizer bar on AWD models, remove the mount through-bolt, and unbolt the mount from the frame. Installation is again the reverse of removal. During the final tightening of all mounts, ensure the vehicle is level and the engine weight is on the mounts to maximize bushing life and minimize noise and vibration, using non-hardening thread locking compound on the nuts and bolts, and tightening in the order of front, rear, passenger-side, and driver's-side if multiple mounts have been replaced or when installing the engine.