GS400 motor mount removal
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GS400 motor mount removal
So I was able to lift the engine and remove the oil filter and replace the driver side mount. But I cant even turn a tool on the top nut of the passenger side motor mount. Any tips? Tools, angle, anything. I was able to get an open end/ closed end 17mm on it. With the closed end that slightly angles on the nut. But then I couldnt move it in any direction. I know it can be done, it has to get tightened and installed somehow. Do I need to take the alternator out of the way?
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So I was able to lift the engine and remove the oil filter and replace the driver side mount. But I cant even turn a tool on the top nut of the passenger side motor mount. Any tips? Tools, angle, anything. I was able to get an open end/ closed end 17mm on it. With the closed end that slightly angles on the nut. But then I couldnt move it in any direction. I know it can be done, it has to get tightened and installed somehow. Do I need to take the alternator out of the way?
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I wonder if a crowfoot wrench like this would work?
Closing in on 250k miles, I know I'll be doing motor mounts soon.
Closing in on 250k miles, I know I'll be doing motor mounts soon.
Last edited by FrankT; 06-22-14 at 10:02 PM.
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All, I was able to get the motor mounts swapped a few weekends back.
Probably ~3 hours from start to finish. I discovered a much easier way to get these out than dropping the subframe. I had to slide the alternator and AC compressor forward, then access was easy.
I made a video and posted it on my youtube channel "Nolan Motorsports" and the video is called "Lexus GS Motor Mount Replacement - Lexus GS400 (1UZ-FE)".
No special tools were required.
-Tim
Probably ~3 hours from start to finish. I discovered a much easier way to get these out than dropping the subframe. I had to slide the alternator and AC compressor forward, then access was easy.
I made a video and posted it on my youtube channel "Nolan Motorsports" and the video is called "Lexus GS Motor Mount Replacement - Lexus GS400 (1UZ-FE)".
No special tools were required.
-Tim
Last edited by timtim14; 03-17-22 at 09:46 AM.
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