The Two thousand six PT Cruiser has three engine mounts--one on the top of the passenger side strut Garret; one underneath the engine, firewall-side, attached even-handed above the oil pan; and one on the Chauffeur's side fenderwell holding the transmission. Moreover to these mounts, there is a torque strut--commonly called a dog bone owing to of its shape--located under the passenger side of the engine. This has no block service, single torsion movement. The upper, passenger motor mount is the mount with the most colloquial failure percentage and produces the most vibration.
Instructions
1. Country the floor jack under the engine oil pan and stand the jack equitable Sufficiently to start lifting the engine. The end of this is to honorable barely holding the tension off the Engine mount and control the engine up when the mount is removed.
2. Mastery the brand-new Engine mount up to the aged mount while it is installed to receive the proper orientation.3. Remove the upper bolt, which is inserted in the vertical position, using a socket. Remove the bolt closest to the engine.
This mount could be installed backward, which would support the engine but cause considerable vibration. Notice the rubber protruding outward on one side of the mount. This must face the engine to be correct. Right before the mount is removed, Stare at the engine side of the mount. Pay attention to where the bolt is located within the slot so the new mount can be positioned the same. This is for engine alignment.
4. Install the new mount using care to orient it correctly. Install the two bolts, align the slotted bolts by pushing on the motor, and tighten the bolts to Eighty foot pounds. Lower the jack.