Replacing engine and transmission mounts

Tiny
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  • 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE
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Replacing these mounts on a friend's truck, 4x4. My main concern is the rear one. Also, how would you suggest replacing them all without putting stress on others, e.G. Changing the top passenger one first then front radiator one, then moving to other side, while jacking up the motor. If the new ones are tight there should be stress on them. Maybe use one of those Harbor Freight engine support to make sure all are installed at same time with very little stress and give me more room?
Monday, August 17th, 2020 AT 5:51 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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I use an engine support and remove them one at a time usually in rotating order so top mount but leave it loose, then front then trans mount. Then wiggle the engine a bit to settle them in and tighten the lower mounts. Lower the vehicle and tighten the upper mount(s) Never had any real problems unless thy use a mount that is a bridge style where you need to remove multiple parts to get them off. On those I do that mount first. Then the others.

The advantage of the engine support over a cherry picker or hoist is that it holds constant tension and moves with the vehicle while the others can shift around as you work. Not a lot of fun if it shifts while your hand or arm are between the parts.
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Monday, August 17th, 2020 AT 12:14 PM

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