Engine mounts rarely need attention, although damaged or worn mounts must be used and replaced as soon as possible to ensure that the drive line parts are not damaged or worn. In order to verify the mounts, one needs to lift the engine a little bit to take the weight off the mounts. First of all, lift the vehicle and place it firmly on jackstands, after which place a jack under the engine
Oil Pan with a block of wood or an engine support fixture on top. Gradually lift the engine to deform the weight off the mounts, and examine them, as well, at the same time, to discover any cracks, hardened rubber or separation between the rubber and the metal part, and that the rubber will sometimes tear along the center. Test the relative movement between the mounts and the frame with a large screwdriver or prybar; in case relative movement is found, then lower the engine and tighten the mount fasteners. In order to keep the mounts in good condition, rub the mounts with rubber preservative liquid which is found in the automotive parts shops. To replace, disconnect the negative battery connector, lift the car and place it safely on jackstands and have the engine supported. Install new transaxle/engine mounts by loosening the engine mount nuts at the bottom of the engine mount cross member, unscrewing the through bolts / nuts to break the rubber mount to the mount bracket, and loosening the cross member mounting bolts. Install the transaxle/ engine mounts by fitting the mount brackets to the transaxle and fitting the mount through-bolts, washers and nuts and then reinstalling the cross member with all the bolts and nuts tightened to the required torque. In the case of engine mount No. 3, which is on the right hand side, adjacent to the engine timing belt cover, remove the through-bolt nut and washer, detach the dynamic damper block, and remove engine mount bracket nuts. Install the right side engine mount using the frame mount bracket, through-bolt, and new washer and nut, and then install the dynamic damper, and tighten all the bolts and nuts accordingly. In the case of engine mount No. 4, which is on the left side of the engine compartment, almost in the area of the battery tray, loosen the battery and battery tray, and loosen the engine mount bracket bolts/nuts, engine mount bolts/nuts at the vehicle body bracket then loosen the engine mount. Install the left side engine mount by ensuring that the mount bracket is clamped to the vehicle frame, new washers are replaced and tightening the left side engine mount bracket-to-vehicle body bolts in a few steps with a criss-cross pattern to even the torque.