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Transmission Rear Mount Replacement
2011 Chevrolet HHR L4-2.4LSECTION Transmission Rear Mount Replacement
Transmission Rear 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 rear transaxle mount thru bolt and heat shield.
4. Remove the rear transaxle mount to frame bolts.
5. Remove the rear transaxle mount.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the rear transaxle mount to frame bolts. Hand tighten the bolts.
2. Install the rear transaxle mount, heat shield and the thru bolt to the transmission bracket. Hand tighten the bolt.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
3. Tighten the rear transaxle mount to frame bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).
Note:
* Rotate the rear transaxle mount heat shield clockwise until the tab is seated on the mount bracket.
* The front and rear transmission mounts must be allowed to settle with the thru bolts loosened.
4. Loosen the front transaxle mount thru bolt but do not remove the bolt.
5. Tighten the rear transmission mount thru bolt.
Tighten the thru bolt to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).
6. Tighten the front transmission mount thru bolt.
Tighten the thru bolt to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).
7. 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.