🔧 CR-V - Engine Mount Replacement

Your CR-V has multiple engine/transmission mounts (right/engine side, left/trans side, front, and rear). The correct steps and torque specs change a lot depending on which mount you’re replacing and whether your CR-V is FWD or AWD.

Difficulty Level: Advanced | Estimated Time: 1.5-6.0 hours (depends which mount)

Quick questions (so I can give exact steps + torque specs):

• ❓ Which mount(s) are you replacing: right, left, front, rear, or all?
• ❓ Is your CR-V FWD or AWD?

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Never get under the vehicle supported only by a jack; always use jack stands.
• ⚠️ The engine must be supported before removing a mount. Use a floor jack with a wood block to spread the load (the wood prevents denting/cracking the oil pan area).
• ⚠️ Don’t lift the engine high—only enough to take weight off the mount. Lifting too much can tear hoses/wiring.
• ⚠️ Keep hands clear while you raise/lower the engine; mounts can “shift” suddenly.
• 🔋 Battery disconnect is usually not required, but if you’ll remove the battery tray/ECU area to access the left mount, disconnect the negative terminal with a 10mm wrench.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Wheel chocks
• Wood block (2x6 or similar)
• Metric socket set 8mm-19mm
• Metric wrench set 10mm-19mm
• 3/8" drive ratchet
• 1/2" drive breaker bar
• Torque wrench 10-200 Nm range
• Extensions set 3"-10"
• Universal joint adapter
• Trim clip tool
• Flathead screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Pry bar
• Penetrating oil
• Work light
• Mechanic gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Right (engine side) mount - Qty: 1
• Left (transmission side) mount - Qty: 1
• Front mount - Qty: 1
• Rear mount - Qty: 1
• Mount hardware (nuts/bolts as needed) - Qty: 1 set

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground, set the parking brake, and place wheel chocks behind the rear wheels.
• If you’ll be working underneath, raise the front with a floor jack and support on jack stands at the proper lift points.
• Spray visible mount fasteners with penetrating oil and let it soak 5–10 minutes.
• Plan your engine support: position the floor jack and wood block under the engine so you can gently “carry” the engine weight while the mount is out.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Identify the mount you’re replacing

• Open the hood and locate the right mount near the passenger-side fender (engine timing cover side).
• Locate the left mount near the driver-side fender (on/near the transmission side).
• From underneath, locate the front and rear mounts (they tie the drivetrain to the subframe).
• Use a work light to confirm which mount has torn rubber, leaking hydraulic fluid (some mounts are fluid-filled), or excessive movement.

Step 2: Safely support the engine (required before any mount removal)

• Place the wood block on the floor jack pad.
• Raise the jack until the wood just contacts the engine safely (light pressure only).
• Tip: Lift only enough to “unload” the mount.

Step 3: Stop here for exact removal steps + torque specs

• Tell me which mount(s) you’re doing and whether it’s FWD or AWD.
• Then I’ll give you the exact access steps (what to remove), the correct bolt/nut locations, and every tightening step with Torque to XX Nm (YY ft-lbs).

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✅ After Repair

• Double-check that all fasteners are started by hand before tightening (prevents cross-threading).
• Lower the engine support jack slowly and watch that the mount studs line up cleanly.
• Start the engine and check for abnormal vibration at idle.
• Road test: gentle acceleration and braking; recheck for clunks.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $450-$1,400 (parts + labor, depends which mount and how many)

DIY Cost: $80-$500 (parts only, depends which mount and how many)

You Save: $250-$900 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 1.5-6.0 hours.

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