Removal the powertrain supports (Chevrolet Lanos T150)

Contents: Replacing the left support ↧ Replacing the right support ↧ Replacing the rear support ↧

We remove the supports for replacement if the rubber is torn or peels off from the metal parts of the supports, which can cause knocking when starting the engine and when driving over uneven surfaces. We also remove the supports when dismantling the power unit. When dismantling the gearbox, we remove the rear and left supports of the power unit.

Replacing the left support

We install an adjustable stop under the gearbox.

Using a 14 mm head, unscrew the two bolts 1 securing the support to the gearbox bracket and the two bolts 2 securing the support to the side member.

We remove the left support of the power unit.

Left support of the power unit.

We install the left support of the power unit in the reverse order.

Replacing the right support

To replace the right support of the power unit, remove the mudguard of the engine compartment (see Removal mudguards) and the air conditioning compressor drive belt (see Checking the condition and replacing the air conditioning compressor drive belt). We place an adjustable stop under the engine oil pan.

Using a 14 mm socket with a cardan joint and extension, unscrew the two bolts securing the support to the engine bracket.

Using a 17 mm socket head, unscrew the two nuts securing the right support of the power unit to the body bracket…

…and we take out the right support through the wheel niche.

Right support of the power unit.

We install the right support of the power unit in the reverse order.

Replacing the rear support

Using a 17 mm wrench, unscrew the nut of the bolt securing the rear support to the gearbox bracket, holding the bolt from turning with a 14 mm wrench.

Remove the rubber cushion from the bracket of the intermediate pipe of the exhaust system (see Removal the intermediate pipe).