Motor Mounts...
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Motor Mounts...
any friggin idea how to change the motor mounts on a '97 Ranger 2.3L 5-speed 2x4?
Short version of the story: Wife was in a collission. Motor went forward a few inches which tore the rubber motor mounts in half.
I got the top bolts loose, however... I can't get to the bolts on the bottom side where the mount connects to the frame.
Please help!
Stan
Short version of the story: Wife was in a collission. Motor went forward a few inches which tore the rubber motor mounts in half.
I got the top bolts loose, however... I can't get to the bolts on the bottom side where the mount connects to the frame.
Please help!
Stan
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The bottom bolts are a PITA to get to. The bottom of the mount has 1 stud that goes into a bracket that is mounted to the frame with 3 bolts. It may be easier to remove the 3 bolts from the bracket, then take the bracket out to get to the stud on the bottom.
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Here's a couple pics of my mounts still on the brackets. My engine was removed from the truck before I took these out, but I think there is still enough room to get them out with the engine in there. The bolts are held in place, so you only need a ratchet/socket to get them loose.
Here's a couple pics of my mounts still on the brackets. My engine was removed from the truck before I took these out, but I think there is still enough room to get them out with the engine in there. The bolts are held in place, so you only need a ratchet/socket to get them loose.
