97 Corolla Rear Engine Mount

[Merryfrankster]

It's a 7afe automatic with 160,000 miles. I've already replaced the front, front right, and transmission mount. Vibration has been reduced substantially. However, there is still some vibration, especially if stopped with transmission in drive or reverse. Previously attempted to replace the rear mount, however could not complete the job because I was pressed for time, and could not get enough clearance to extract the mount between the engine and cross member. On the next attempt, I intend to loosen the the right front mount and the transmission mount to get enough clearance when I jack up the engine so the rear mount will shimmy out. I'm wondering if anyone else has tried this approach, it seems like it should work. Any comments on the best way to go about it?

[Steelballz]

best way is to take off the front gearbox mount, and the engine mount.then put a trolley jack under the engine sump (this will not damage it, done it many times) and lift everything up when the bolt through the rear mount is out...then remove the 3 17mm nuts holding in the back mount and hey presto

[Merryfrankster]

Originally Posted by Steelballz

best way is to take off the front gearbox mount, and the engine mount.then put a trolley jack under the engine sump (this will not damage it, done it many times) and lift everything up when the bolt through the rear mount is out...then remove the 3 17mm nuts holding in the back mount and hey presto

I was looking at it again today - it looks like the rear mount's bracket will come up against the steering rack when the engine is lifted a few centimeters. Will that leave enough room for the rear mount to wiggle out? Or does something else need to be moved out of the way? For reference, here's a handy diagram, linked from Autozone.

[Steelballz]

if you follow the steps I mentioned the engine will also be able to move forward slightly, gaining enough clearance for the bracket

nothing else needs to be moved from what I remember...btw I can't see the diagram?