pahanorlando

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Hey,
I changed the bottom two mounts (electricals), there were good instructions on those.

Does anyone have instructions on how to change the other two (non electrical) ?

djfrestyl

iTrader: (89)

Pretty much same theory. Support engine, remove mounts, line everything back up, bolt it back up.

Transmission mount - remove airbox and battery. You can't miss it.

Transverse - you'll have to remove the wheel to get the bolt facing downwards. A U-joint helps.

pahanorlando

iTrader: (5)

Thanks. To do it I need to jackup engine with the carjack and piece of wood under oil pan?

altezzablazes

yes oil pan to crossmember

djfrestyl

iTrader: (89)

You don't necessarily need to jack it up to support the engine/transmission while the 2 mounts are out - as the other two can bear the weight.

But you will have to jack it up to relieve pressure on the 2 mounts so that you can remove them, and a jack will also help to raise/lower the engine slightly as you line everything back up to reinstall.

TDMIIG

You can also get to the bottom of the side mount from under the front bumper between the splash guard if you dont feel like jacking up your car and/or taking your wheel off. You need a swivel and and swivel socket and a long extension. I broke a swivel getting it loose but it was a harbor freight special...

nelledge

iTrader: (6)

This. Except for the passenger mount...

No need to remove the wheel, but you can. It can be reached from under the hood(this takes forever) or with stacked extensions from underneath the front of the engine.

Edit: Someone beat me to it. ^^^

djfrestyl

iTrader: (89)

Lol yea. Wheel doesn't HAVE to come off, but it helps. And removing the splash guard also helps.

pahanorlando

iTrader: (5)

Thanks a lot. Would it be a lot easier to change to mounts at once or I can do one by one? Also I checked infinitipartsusa and mounts are pretty expensive. Can you refer me to the cheapest oem mounts?

djfrestyl

iTrader: (89)

You can do one by one, except for F/R - it's best to do both at once because the labor is identical whether you do one or both - they're both mounted on the same crossmember.

Also, you do NOT have to replace F/R with electric mounts. You can replace them with non-electric mounts from a Max with manual transmission.

Plenty of aftermarket options - check www.rockauto.com, NAPA, etc.

pahanorlando

iTrader: (5)

Thanks. I actually replaced F and R. At first I put regular not wired from ebay, but they were horrible. A lot of vibration. So then I spend bunch of money and put OEM wired mounts and that was a huge difference, well worth the money. Car speeds VEERY QUIET.

So I am planning on getting OEM mounts for left and right. So if you will find place better than infinitipartsusa, please let me know

Thanks

djfrestyl

iTrader: (89)

Interesting.

You can try www.nissanpartsasap.com - they have pretty competitive prices. Their shipping calculator is a bit on the high side - I tend to call to confirm the order (if I go with them)

You can also try Rusty @ Gunn Nissan. Here's the info:
http://forums.maxima.org/dealership-...ntonio-tx.html

finaoxl

For transmission mount access, will I also have to remove the metal plate hat the battery sits on?

djfrestyl

iTrader: (89)

I don't remember 100%, but I'm thinking no.

However if you do, you do. Not a big deal.

Nelsito65

I changed the transmission mount 2 weeks ago and I didn't have to touch the battery at all, let alone the metal plate, except for disconnecting the positive terminal, as a precaution. You should go ahead and remove them if you feel more comfortable having the extra room to maneuver the main connecting bolt. I tackled that bolt from under that plate, using a ratchet with an extension bar.

finaoxl

Ok, true not a big deal. Just wanted to know how labor Intensive it will be. Ive already changed the side mount with no problem. F/R were changed 40, 000 miles ago. So im gonna do the trans mount today. How about the duralast ones sold at autozone? Its the only place I can get one from today.

finaoxl

NICE! I have all the tools i need to tackle the job, (thanks to harbor freight being <10 mins away, lol!) So i didnt want to make the job longer than necessary. i think i will start with this method and go from there. thanks to both you and djfrestyl for a speedy reply on this early Sunday morning. You guys are lifesavers! Going outside to try my luck.

finaoxl

Took me an hour but I got it done. Drives like a different car. Thanks for the assstance Nelsito65 and djfrestyl.

kingofny1997

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Good work, it's crazy everyone says don't get the oem wired motor mounts , get the manual, but the manual ones have a vibration

I changed the front motor mount to the oem wired one because thats what came up when I looked for a replacement , then I was told manual mount is fine and I'll save money, So I ordered a manual rear mount installed and car vibrates like crazy, now i got to do this again in the rear for a smoother ride

djfrestyl

iTrader: (89)

You probably got cheap replacement mounts.

Quality manual mounts don't have a vibration. Or your engine is not very healthy and has a very bad idle.

I thought I was doing the work?

Shift_A32B

iTrader: (14)

I replaced my electronic mount to regular mount (OEM) on my GLE with no vibration problems.
ES or Red Lion insert bushings are also a great, low cost replacement.

djfrestyl

iTrader: (89)

There WILL be a noticeable difference in vibration with ES mounts. But it should be minimal or nothing with quality non-electronic replacement mounts.

Lontar1

iTrader: (5)

i have to replace the tranny mount on mine but dont have the to tools, any1 close to Philly that might want to help me on this?

djfrestyl

iTrader: (89)

I'm off exit 8a on NJ Turnpike. Let me know if you want to drive up. About 50 minutes from Philly.

Nelsito65

I thought you were in Florida, Boricua. I could've helped.

Lontar1

iTrader: (5)

Relocated to Philly back in January, but I drive back and forth, love the drive, Yeah right. Thanks but I lost my tools before the move, long story, and buying new tools is out of the question at this moment.