Transmission & Engine Mount Replacement

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Learn how to change your transmission mount or your engine mounts on a 3rd GEN Toyota 4Runner. This repair would be similar on a Toyota Tacoma. For this 17 year old 4Runner, the mounts were still in great shape so do your best to inspect the mounts before buying new ones.

*TORQUE SPECS*
*Transmission Mount to Crossmember Bolts: 13lb/lbf
*Transmission Mount to Transmission Bolts: 48 ft/lbf
*Crossmember #3 Bolts: 53 ft/lbf
*Engine Mount Bolts: 28 ft/lbf
*Wheel Lug Nuts: 85 ft/lbf


*PARTS*
*(2) Toyota Engine Isolators (aka Motor Mounts) #12361 - 62160
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Fron...

(1) Transmission Isolator (aka Transmission Mount) #12371 - 62120
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Toyo...


*HELPFUL TOOLS*
If you're looking for other tools not used in this video, check out Timmy's Master Tool List.
https://www.amazon.com/shop/timmythet...

*Mayhew 5 Piece Prybar Set - (use to check trans mount and to pry off exhaust grommet)
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*6 Ton Jack Stands - (strong jacks to support vehicle while you're working underneath it)
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*Heavy Duty Rubber Wheel Chock (This is just one. I recommend buying two) https://amzn.to/3lNC3MG


*Milwaukee Mi12 Cordless Ratchet - (nice to speed up removing fasteners like the skid pan bolts)
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*Milwaukee M12 Battery
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*Milwaukee M12 High Capacity Battery
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*Milwaukee M12 Battery Charger
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*3/8” Drive Regular Extension Set
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*3/8" Drive 6 Point Metric Standard Socket Set
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*3/8" Drive 6 Point Metric Deep Socket Set
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*Dewalt 1/2" Drive Impact Gun - (strong gun for removing lug nuts and other big fasteners)
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*Dewalt 3/8" Impact Gun - (nice compact gun for smaller applications)
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*Dewalt Batteries
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*Dewalt Battery Charger
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*Wheel Lug Nut Impact Socket Set - (nice set for all different lug nut sizes)
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*3/8" Drive Regular Impact Extension Set
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*3/8” Drive Shallow Impact Socket Set
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*Harbor Freight 2000 lb Transmission Jack

- (works really well and is affordable)
https://www.harborfreight.com/2000-lb...

*Rubber pad for protecting oil pan - (used section of this with trans jack)
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*1/2” Drive Breaker Bar - 12” Long - (used for holding cross member bolts firm)
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*1/2” Drive 6 Point Deep Metric Socket Set
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*3/8" Drive Deep Impact Socket Set
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*Long Set of Ratcheting Box End Wrenches - (used for loosening one side of the trans mount from the transmission and also used for the motor mount bolts) https://amzn.to/2oOhndL


*CDI 3/8" Drive Foot Pound Torque Wrench - (used to torque most fasteners in this video)
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*CDI 1/2" Drive Foot Pound Torque Wrench - (used to torque wheel lug nuts)
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*Plastic Fastener Removal Tool - (nice tool to remove plastic clips like the ones in the wheel well)
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*Flex Head Box End Wrench Set - (used for the motor mounts)
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*Tekton Extra Long Flex-Head Ratcheting Box End Wrench Set - (used for the motor mounts)

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*1/4" and 3/8" Flex Head Ratchet Set - (3/8 ratchet was used for the 17mm center nut for the motor mounts. these ratchets are super functional and worth their weight in gold)
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