🔧 Engine Mounts - Replacement

The engine mounts hold the engine in place and reduce vibration. If they are cracked, collapsed, or leaking fluid, you can get harsh vibration, clunks, or shifting movement when you accelerate and brake.

Difficulty Level: Advanced | Estimated Time: 3-5 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Support the engine before removing any mount. Never let the engine hang by a remaining mount.
• Use a floor jack with a wood block under the oil pan or a proper engine support bar. Do not crush the oil pan.
• Keep hands clear while lowering or raising the engine slightly.
• Replace one mount at a time so the engine position stays controlled.
• Battery disconnect is not required, but removing the negative cable is a good precaution if you will be working near the starter wiring or alternator area.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands
• Wheel chocks
• Wood block
• Metric socket set
• 10mm socket
• 12mm socket
• 14mm socket
• 17mm socket
• Ratchet
• Long extension
• Breaker bar
• Torque wrench
• Trim clip tool
• Prickly pry bar
• Safety glasses
• Mechanic gloves

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Engine mount set - Qty: 1
• Mounting nuts and bolts kit - Qty: 1
• Replacement exhaust or splash shield clips - Qty: As needed

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and set the parking brake.
• Chock the rear wheels.
• Let the engine cool fully before starting.
• If your Camry has a plastic under cover in the way, remove it first.
• Support the engine before removing any mount.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Lift and secure the car

• Use the floor jack and lift the front of the car at the proper jacking point.
• Place the car on jack stands and make sure it is stable before working underneath.
• Shake the car gently before crawling under.

Step 2: Remove lower covers and access parts

• Use the 10mm socket and 12mm socket to remove the under cover or splash shield.
• Set all clips and fasteners aside in order.

Step 3: Support the engine

• Place a floor jack with a wood block under the engine oil pan.
• Raise the jack just until it contacts the pan, then add only slight support.
• Do not lift the engine high.

Step 4: Remove the first mount

• Use the 14mm socket and 17mm socket to remove the mount-to-body and mount-to-engine fasteners.
• Use a breaker bar if the bolts are tight.
• Lift or lower the floor jack slightly if needed to line up the mount with the holes.
• Remove the mount from the engine bay.
• Torque to factory specification when installing the new mount and fasteners.

Step 5: Install the new mount

• Position the new mount in the same direction as the old one.
• Hand-start all bolts first using the ratchet and the correct socket.
• Make sure the bolts thread in smoothly before tightening.
• Tighten the fasteners evenly.
• Torque to factory specification for the mount bolts.

Step 6: Repeat for the remaining mounts

• Move one mount at a time.
• Keep the engine supported the whole time.
• Use the same socket sizes and procedure for each remaining mount.
• Torque to factory specification for each mount and bracket fastener.

Step 7: Reinstall covers and lower the car

• Reinstall the splash shield or under cover using the 10mm socket and 12mm socket.
• Remove the floor jack support from under the engine.
• Lower the car from the jack stands.

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✅ After Repair

• Start the engine and let it idle in Park.
• Check for vibration and listen for clunks.
• Shift from Park to Drive and Reverse with your foot on the brake to confirm the engine stays steady.
• Take a short test drive and recheck the fasteners afterward if needed.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $700-$1,500 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $180-$550 (parts only)

You Save: $520-$950 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 3-5 hours.

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