Torque Rod Bracket Replacement

Raise the vehicle on the lift.
Support the transmission with a transmission jack and a wood block under the transmission.
Remove the torque rod (A).
NOTE: Make sure the tab (B) on the bolt head aligned with the guide (C) on the front subframe.

Fig 1: Locating Torque Rod, Tab On Bolt Head Aligned And Guide On Front Subframe (M/T Model)
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Fig 2: Locating Torque Rod, Tab On Bolt Head Aligned And Guide On Front Subframe (CVT Model)
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Remove the torque rod bracket (A).

Fig 3: Locating Torque Rod Bracket And Bolts (M/T Model) With Torque Specifications
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Fig 4: Locating Torque Rod Bracket And Bolts (CVT Model) With Torque Specifications
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Install the torque rod bracket.
Install the torque rod (A).
NOTE: Be sure to install the torque rod with the "UP" mark facing up.

Fig 5: Rod Mounting Bolt And Nut Tightening Sequence (M/T Model) With Torque Specifications
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Fig 6: Rod Mounting Bolt And Nut Tightening Sequence (CVT Model) With Torque Specifications
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Install the bolt with the tab (B) on the bolt head aligned with the guide (C) on the front subframe, then tighten the new torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown.
Remove the transmission jack and wood block from under the transmission.
Tighten the torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown.

Fig 7: Torque Rod Mounting Bolt And Nut Tightening Sequence With Torque Specifications (M/T Model)

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Fig 8: Torque Rod Mounting Bolt And Nut Tightening Sequence With Torque Specifications (CVT Model)

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