Examination
1. To improve access to the powertrain suspension, raise the front of the vehicle and secure it on stands.
2. Check the condition of the rubber suspension elements for cracks, aging and delamination.
3. Check the reliability of the engine mounts.
4. By moving the engine from side to side, check the play in the engine mounts. The play should be insignificant even in new suspension elements.
Replacing the front suspension
1. Remove the bolts and torque compensation rod from the right side of the engine.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it on stands.
3. Place a jack under the engine and lift the engine using a wooden block until the entire weight of the engine is supported by the jack.
4. Unscrew the nut securing the suspension to the front lower frame and the upper nut securing the suspension to the power unit.
5. Raise the engine and remove the powertrain mount support.
6. Check all suspension components for signs of wear and replace if necessary.
7. Install the suspension support in place and secure with bolts.
8. Lower the vehicle and install the torque compensation rod.
Replacing the rear suspension
1. Unscrew the bolts and remove the torque compensation rod from the right side of the engine.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it on stands.
3. On manual transmission models, loosen the shift rod clamp bolt and remove the shift rod from the control rod.
4. On models with automatic transmission, disconnect the gear selector cable from the transmission.
5. Place a jack under the engine and lift the engine using a wooden block until the entire weight of the engine is supported by the jack.
6. Remove the bolts securing the rear powertrain mount to the subframe and remove it from under the vehicle.
7. Install the new rear powertrain mount and bolt it to the subframe.
8. Lower the engine and remove the jack from under the vehicle.
9. On manual transmission models, reconnect the shift rod and adjust the shift mechanism if necessary.
10. On models with automatic transmission, connect the gear selector cable.
11. Lower the vehicle and install the torque compensation rod.
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