164 Motor Mount Replacement

[Peter.Greis@xxxxxxx]

Others have written that it is more difficult to replace the rear motor mount
than them in the front. That is true but I haven't seen anyone explain what it
takes. So here is what I needed to do to replace the rear motor mount on a
5-speed V6:

The best access to the rear mount is through the left front wheel well but you
don't have to remove the rear splash shields to reach the screws.
Before you raise the engine, from under the oil sump, the gear shift linkage
has to be loosened from the gearbox. The screws can be reached with one hand
from above and one from below so this is easier done with a friend if you don't
want to remove more than absolutely necessary. The joint between the rear
manifold and flexpipe also has to bee loosened together with the upper torque
rod but that's all.

You have to raise the engine pretty high to get the mount out so it could be a
good idea to let the engine rotate forward by holding it down at the front.
Resist the temptation of letting the front mounts take the loads from this
because they will probably not stand it. Look around the engine compartment for
clearance as you raise the motor, specially around the generator.
Clean the area from dirt, swap in the new mount and bolt everything back up.

I had the front a-arms out when I did this but I don't think that is necessary.
Perhaps the front suspension shouldn't be fully extended though when you raise
the motor. (I'm thinking of the drive shafts).

It took me a couple of hours to do this and only standard tools were needed. No
sweat but more work than for the front mounts.

/Peter Greis
CAR Sweden
164 3.0 V6 -90

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