Engine Mounts — inspection and replacement (Mazda Capella GE)

Examination

1. Raise and support the front of the vehicle.

2. Inspect the rubber shock absorbers on the mounts for wear and damage and replace them if necessary.

3. Check that the support bolts are tightly tightened.

4. Check that the bearings themselves are not worn out.

Replacement

Right support

1. Remove the support through bolt (A), nuts (B) and the two upper bolts. Remove the support.

2. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Front support

3. The front support is located between the engine and the radiator. Remove the through bolt (A) and nuts (B).

4. Remove the support.

5. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Rear support

6. Access to this support is very difficult, for easier access you can remove the intake manifold.



7. Remove the through bolt (A) and bracket bolts (B). Remove the through bolt, loosen the crossmember nuts (C), and remove the support.

8. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Left supports

9. The upper mount is attached to the body and the top of the transmission. Remove the through bolt (A), bolt (B) and nut (C).



10. The lower support connects the gearbox to the cross member located underneath it. Remove two nuts (A) and two bolts (B).