98 rear mount install

[jish987]

98 camry V4, auto. I have been searching for a while on a diy to replace the rear mount, and i haven't found anything really to walk me through it. I was able to replace the strut and the front mount with no problem, but the back i'm sure how to unbolt the top nut on the mount the space is very limited where a socket can't be used. which is the best place to unbolt? under the car? passenger side wheel or from the top?

I know that the rear mount is connected to the bracket that holds the passenger axle, do i have to take off the axle?

I thought about taking off the axle and the bracket that is mounted to the engine so i can get both the mount and bracket out together, but that seems like a lot of work. is there a more simple way?

anyone that has replace the rear, if you can help me out, i would very appreciate it.

thanks again in advance.

[Pandalizer]

it's a V4?

[pmesfun]

He meant I4(5s-fe).

[Yuko]

I replaced my rear springs on Thanksgiving. Are you talking about the strut mounts? If so, I had to remove the rear deak (the platform that cover the speakers) and the seat belts to expose the upper mounting nuts.

[pmesfun]

He's talking about the rear engine mount, the axle slides thought the mount bracket. I was replacing the oil pan gasket on a 5s-fe and I think the axle has to come out to replace the engine mount.

[Yuko]

Originally Posted by pmesfun

He's talking about the rear engine mount, the axle slides thought the mount bracket. I was replacing the oil pan gasket on a 5s-fe and I think the axle has to come out to replace the engine mount.

"the strut and the front mount" Then I read the rest of the post believing it was about the rear (strut) mount. Opps.

Since the Gen 4 shared the same platform as the Gen 3. The thread below states that the CV axle has to be remove to replace the rear motor mount. I think I got it right now and good luck on the job.
How to replace rear engine mount in 1996 Camry, 4 cyl?