Replacing motor mounts with the engine in the truck.

[jonheld]

I believe I have a torn or starting to tear left motor mount.
On a ridiculous climb the fan started to hit the shroud (slightly).
I purchased all 3 new mounts, new hardware, and have the 2 fronts ready to come out.

The threads I searched were all about engine swaps or complete rebuilds.
Is there a way to do this with the engine in the truck??
The engine has to come up at least 3" to clear the top and bottom studs and be able to wiggle the mounts out.
The fan/shroud is no issue, but I'm concerned with the exhaust.
Looking for tips/tricks/etc.

 

[bug616]

Thread 'Replacing Engine Insulators / Motor Mounts'

Oct 30, 2021

There have been several write-ups that provide bits and pieces of info on the replacement of the engine insulators (aka motor mounts), so I thought I would consolidate into a step-by-step guide. For reference, this was on my 1997 with 1FZ-FE engine. There are actually 3 insulators, 2 at the engine and one at the transfer case. For my ’97 the part numbers were:

• 12371-66030 transfer case mount. Around $120
• 12361-17011 engine mounts. Around $95 each.

My truck at 182,000 miles has led a fairly easy life, yet the driver side engine mount was completely separated and the passenger...

• cartercd
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• Forum: 80-Series Tech

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[baldilocks]

Use wood blocks to lift the engine at the upper oil pan one side at a time at the front left or right corner. The engine will tilt.