I was removing my rear transmission mount (driver side rear mount under intake manifold) - attempting to do it with the intake manifold still on the engine - I took out my battery, tube from throttle body to MAF, and the throttle body, and it gave me some nice working room to remove the two 10mm nuts that hold the plastic wire bracket, and break the three nuts lose that connect the mount to the frame. I used about 18" of 3/8 extensions and a breaker bar with universal joints on 3 nuts to the frame. I had the engine jacked with a 2x4 wood cushion as well. I have replaced all 3 other motor mounts on this car as well.

I began trying to loosen the long bolt that goes through the bushing with ONE 17mm socket and it didnt seem to loosen - but it turned. It looks like it would be a PITA to get a socket on the other side of the boIt.

My question is - do I need 2 sockets on either side of the long bolt that goes through the bushing? Does anyone have any advice for taking this motor mount off with the intake manifold still on?


Is it possible?





Thanks in advance-