QuestionAm trying to replace the oil pan gasket on 97 2.4L 4cyl. there is a 2" cross member that goes from front mount to the back engine trans/motor mount. I have removed the 4 bolts from the front mount hoping that I can raise the engine enough to get the required clearance between the engine and this bar. no luck. Do I have to suspend the engine and remove the mounting assy. I do have the engine oil pan unbolted and the casting from the pan to the transmission bell is free but the transmission end does not have enough clearance to drop and move to the right side of the vehicle
AnswerENGINE SUPPORT MODULE
It is not necessary to support the engine during the following operation unless the engine/transaxle side mounts or transaxle is to be removed. Refer toEngine, or Group 21, Transaxle, for proper methods of supporting the engine.
REMOVAL
Using mechanics wire, secure radiator to upper radiator crossmember.
Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands. Refer toLubrication and Maintenance, for proper procedure.
Remove bolt holding engine support to rear engine mount isolator Engine Support Module
Remove bolt holding engine support to front engine mount isolator.
Place a suitable lifting device under engine support module.
Remove bolts holding radiator support crossmember to bottom of radiator closure panel.
Remove bolts holding engine support module to front suspension crossmember.
Separate engine support module and radiator support crossmember from vehicle.
Separate engine support module and radiator support crossmember.
INSTALLATION
Install bolts holding engine support module to radiator support crossmember.
Position engine support module and radiator support crossmember on vehicle.
Install bolts holding engine support module to front suspension crossmember.
Install bolts holding radiator support crossmember to radiator closure panel.
Install bolt holding engine support to front engine mount isolator.
Install bolt holding engine support to rear engine mount isolator
