Changing motor mounts on a 04

[Big Al]

I am in the middle of changing the motor mounts on my 04. Driver's side was easy but I can not get the passenger side out past the exhaust. I have jacked up the front of the motor about 3 inches, bent the heat shields and no matter how I rotate the mount it does not want to come out. I even tried unbolting the old mount from the cast aluminum bracket but it was too tight with the bracket floating loose. Woodhouse says that I do not have to remove the exhaust manifold but has anyone got any suggestions for me. I even thought about leaving that old mount in and changing the driver's side and the transmission mount but I do not want to it half way and I am too stubborn to give up.

 

[LiquoRT/10]

Loosen up the drivers side maby ?

 

[RobZilla]

Those suckers are like a puzzle. Lay it down for a while and grab a brew. Go back in an hour and just try moving it forward and backward. Even try taking it out from the top.

 

[Proshop]

Ok here is what I did..
Take off the airbox.
Take off the strut brace
now you can jack up the motor alot more, Keep a eye on the back of the motor by the hood. Dont crush anything
Pull the mount out the top on the passenger side.
BAM!

Hope that helps

 

[Big Al]

Good advice so far, I will try again. I will let you know how I make out.

 

[lagalaxy13]

Why are you guys changing mounts?

 

[ROCKET62]

RobZilla is right on. I changed mine and had the same level of frustration you are experiencing - the passenger side is a real ******! I took the mount apart which did help and came out the front/top while wiggling the motor back and forth to get additional clearance. You will have the same "fun" putting it back in - again easier if left in two pieces.

Did you file down the tab on the new mount?

Good luck!

Those suckers are like a puzzle. Lay it down for a while and grab a brew. Go back in an hour and just try moving it forward and backward. Even try taking it out from the top.

 

[99 R/T 10]

Why are you guys changing mounts?

Because they wear out?

 

[lagalaxy13]

Because they wear out?

Yea but on a 5 year old car? Are they made of playdo?
I've changed them on many 60's-70's Ford cars and trucks because there broke or rotted out, but never on a newer car. But this is my first Chysler product, so might be doing it soon i guess.

 

[99 R/T 10]

With the heat generated, and the torque of these engines, the rubber does breaks down fast. A lot of people like to switch them out with Polymounts too, for a more positive shift feel. Many different reasons. Mark J at Woodhouse sells a great set too

 

[MTGTS]

Yea but on a 5 year old car? Are they made of playdo?
I've changed them on many 60's-70's Ford cars and trucks because there broke or rotted out, but never on a newer car. But this is my first Chysler product, so might be doing it soon i guess.

Do a search on motor mounts, you'd be suprised @ some of the pics with the mileage on the cars. These things take some abuse. Woodhouse mounts are what you want

 

[Big Al]

I WON the mounts did not beat me. All three are in. I had to disassemble the right hand mount, used a long bar and extension from the top side and then everything came out with ease. I had to assemble the mount in the car.

Thank you all for the encouragement and helpful advise.