So back in 2022 my wife's car was.. well a mess. We have since upgraded her to a new vehicle. But we did fix pretty much everything that was wrong with it before hand. including what this article is about -Engine Mounts. Her little 2005 ford focus was a LOUD card to drive and it kind of shook while at it. Neither of those things were any kind of good. So I set out to get this fixed. I watched a ton of YouTube videos of other doing this process and did a fair amount of research on this before diving in the deep end of the pool -including asking my dad to swing by to look at it with me for some advice and tips before ordering the parts.
this is a short documentary of what happend and what you can do if you in the same situation:
Tools and materials you may need:
Jack and jack stands
Wrench set
Socket set
Screwdrivers
Pry bar
Torque wrench
Hydraulic jack
Engine mount kit (replacement mounts)
Steps:
Safety first:
Park your vehicle on a level surface.
Engage the parking brake.
Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery to ensure safety.
Raise the vehicle:
Use a hydraulic jack to lift the front of the vehicle.
Place jack stands under the vehicle to secure it at a comfortable working height.
Ensure that the vehicle is stable before crawling underneath.
Locate the engine mounts:
Identify the location of the engine mounts. There are typically three mounts: one on the passenger side, one on the driver's side, and one on the rear.
Support the engine:
Use the hydraulic jack to support the engine from underneath.
Place a block of wood or a suitable support between the jack and the oil pan to avoid damage.
Remove the old engine mounts:
Use a combination of wrenches and sockets to remove the bolts securing the engine mounts to the engine and frame.
Some mounts may have additional components or brackets attached, so take note of their positions.
Install the new engine mounts:
Position the new mounts in place and hand-tighten the bolts.
Use a torque wrench to tighten the bolts to the manufacturer's specifications.
Reconnect any additional components:
If there were brackets or other components attached to the old mounts, reattach them to the new mounts.
Lower the engine:
Carefully lower the hydraulic jack, allowing the engine to rest on the new mounts.
Double-check all connections:
Ensure that all bolts are properly tightened.
Make sure all components are securely attached.
Lower the vehicle:
Remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle with the hydraulic jack.
Reconnect the battery:
Reconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
Test the vehicle:
Start the engine and check for any unusual noises or vibrations.
Take the car for a short test drive to ensure everything is functioning correctly.
Now those instuction DO sound simple.. and it should be. but if its your first time doing it make sure to give yourself plenty of time to do it. I took off a few days just incase i ran into issues. Which you will run into. Tools you need, extra parts needed, etc. But you CAN do it. There is a lot of work i would say leave to the mechanic, but i feel at least for this car this is a job most should be able to handle if you have a space to do it and the tools. Saved us hundreds.