Transmission Mount Replacement

2011 Honda CR-V EX, 2.4 RE4, BZHASECTION Transmission Mount Replacement
  1. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt
    G06609050Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Remove the air flow tube.
  4. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) cover, then remove the three bolts securing the PCM (see step  9 ).
    NOTE: Do not disconnect the PCM connector.
  5. Remove the PCM bracket (see step  12 ).
  6. Support the transmission with a jack and a wood block under the transmission.
  7. Remove the transmission mount stiffener (A) and the transmission mount (B).
    Fig 2: Transmission Mount Stiffener And Transmission Mount With Torque Specifications
    G06609051Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the transmission mount with the new mounting bolts (C), then install the transmission mount stiffener, and tighten the mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown.
  9. Loosely tighten the new bolt and nuts (D).
  10. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  11. Loosen the lower torque rod mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolt
    G06609052Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  13. Tighten the transmission mounting bolt and nuts.
    Fig 4: Transmission Mounting Bolt And Nuts With Torque Specification
    G06609053Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  15. Tighten the lower torque rod mounting bolt.
    Fig 5: Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolt With Torque Specification
    G06609054Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  17. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt.
    Fig 6: Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt With Torque Specification
    G06609055Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Install the PCM bracket (see step  45 ).
  19. Install the PCM, then install the PCM cover (see step  48 ).
  20. Install the air cleaner housing assembly (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
  21. Install the air flow tube.
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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.