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Transmission Front Mount Replacement
2011 Chevrolet HHR L4-2.2LSECTION Transmission Front Mount Replacement
Transmission Front Mount Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Support the transaxle with an appropriate jack.
3. Remove the front transaxle mount thru bolt.
4. Remove the front transaxle mount to transaxle bolts.
5. Remove the front transaxle mount from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Note: The transaxle bolts must be torqued in a mandatory sequence as shown.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
1. Install the front transaxle mount and transaxle bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb ft).
2. Hand tighten the front transaxle mount thru bolt.
Note: The front and rear transmission mounts must be allowed to settle with the thru bolts loosened.
3. Loosen the rear trans mount thru bolt.
4. Tighten the transmission mount thru bolts in the following order.
1. Tighten the rear bolt to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).
2. Tighten the front bolt to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).
5. Lower the vehicle.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.