Rear engin Mount does the engine need to be jacked up to replace the rear motor mount see videos and looked liked they did not have to unless just didn't put it in the video ?

 

Yes you do. It does not just pry out easily unless you give it a gap.

You also need to offload the suspension by putting the front end on jack stands first. The engine does not lift off the rear mount if the suspension is loaded.

 

Thanks got all the bolts loose and will try the Jack stands and lifting the motor tomorrow where is the best Jack placement to support the motor

 

I think it’s doable with the car on the floor if you loosen the passenger side mount so the motor could have play.

 

The engine does not lift off the rear mount with front or side mount loosened, sitting on the floor. I already tried this.

You need to jack toward the very rear of the transmission, with a piece of wood block on a hydraulic jack.

 

I’m just saying I did innovative mounts last year..... not once did I “unload” the suspension.

 

Perhaps my lowered suspension is the difference.

Good tip

 

Thanks for the suggestions and advice rear mount successfully changed out got it done with only a floor Jack 👍🏻