Danger:To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or deathwhen major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicleis supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands atthe opposite end from which the components are being removed andstrap the vehicle to the hoist. Warning:Refer toSafety Glasses Warning. Preliminary ProceduresRaise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and InstallationRemove the right side catalytic converter. Refer toCatalytic Converter Replacement - Right SideRemove the rear mount. Refer toTransmission Rear Mount Replacement | |
1 | Transmission Rear Mount Fastener (Qty:-3) Caution:Refer toFastener Caution. Tighten100-Y(74-lb-ft) |
2 | Transmission Rear Mount Bracket Fastener(Qty:-1) Tighten57-Y(42-lb-ft) |
3 | Transmission Rear Mount Bracket |
Liftgate Adjustment Panels
Note the original position of the liftgate latchstriker.Remove the striker.Loosen the hinge-to-roof panel bolts for forward or rearwardadjustments.If adjusting the hinge to roof panel bolts, lower the rearheadliner as needed.Loosen the liftgate-to-hinge bolts for up and downadjustment.Move the liftg ...