Honda Civic Engine & Transmission Mounts Replacement (2001 - 2005)

This engine and transmission mount replacement video was made possible by Anchor Industries who was kind enough to provide OE (Original Equipment) quality replacement parts to perform this service.
Anchor is a 87 year old American based automotive parts manufacturer located in Cleveland, Ohio. Thank You Anchor Industries! If you want to learn more check out www.anchor-online.com
In this video, we'll be replacing the front, driver's side, passenger side and rear motor and transmission mounts on a 2002 Honda Civic.

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Haynes Honda Civic 2001 thru 2011 & CR-V 2002 thur 2011 Repair Manual (Haynes Automotive)
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Mounts shown: Honda Civic L4 1.7L

Right: Anchor 9204 Trans Mount (2001-2002 AT/ 2001-2004 MT) OE 50805-S5A-033
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Rear: Anchor 8973 Lower Engine Mount (2001-2003 AT) OE 50810-S5A-992
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Left: Anchor 9016 Left Engine Mount (2002-2003 AT/MT | 2004-2005 AT) OE 50820-S5A-A08
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Front: Anchor 8988 Engine Mount (2001-2005 AT) OE 50840-S5A-A81
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Anchor parts are available nationally at Advance Auto and Carquest stores as well as many regional auto parts distributors & e-tailers.

Mounts change often, check your application before purchasing. Find the part you need by visiting www.showmetheparts.com/anchor/

The front motor mount was visibly broken and required replacement. I wondered if the other mounts were worthwhile replacing or if replacement was unnecessary. Since I work on both Honda and Toyota vehicles, I spoke with Anchor's technical support specialist to get more information about both engine and transmission mount technology. Before going to the Anchor Q&A, here are the torque specs from what I was able to find for the Civic: Rear mount bolts: 43 lbs, Side engine bracket nuts: 40 lbs, Trans mount bracket mount bolt/nuts: 40 lbs, Front mount bolt: 47 lbs

Some highlights from my Q & A session with Anchor:

Although front mounts appear to be the first mount to go bad, is there value for the car owner to replace all the mounts?

Yes, we always recommend replacing mounts as a set. Only changing one mount can apply added stress to the newly installed mount causing premature failure. Keep in mind every stretch on one side's mount is also a compression on the opposite side. It would be comparable to a marathon runner running 10,000 miles in the same pair of shoes. If he started experiencing pain in one of his ankles and determined it was because of worn out sneakers; he would want to replace both sneakers, not just the one causing him discomfort. By replacing both you're ensuring each side has equal give/ cushion and the mounts are able to function the way they were designed to.

Are "jack rabbit" acceleration from a dead stop the main cause of front motor mount stress?

Rapid acceleration will cause mount failure however, any extreme operating conditions can cause a failure. Extreme conditions include; rough roads (bumps, potholes), heavy towing loads, extreme climate (rubber parts tend to fail at a higher rate in extreme heat), rapid acceleration or off-roading just to name a few.

Is the rubber used in anchor mounts superior to OEM mounts? If so, are they expected to last longer?

We match OE specs. We mirror the rubber's durometer (how stiff/ soft it is) so our mounts function the way the OE's were designed to. We don't claim superiority over OE; we aim to be unnoticeably similar. Our aftermarket peers however, aim to produce "good enough" at the lowest possible price. They often use fillers and recycled byproducts in their rubbers which inhibit mounts from performing their function (dampening engine vibrations).

In some instances, we try to improve upon the OE design by observing where and how the OE fails. If we see patterns or are able to identify specific weak points in the design, we reinforce those weaknesses by adding material and making them thicker (not by reformulating rubber recipes).

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