Part ii: engine & transmission mounting, A. mounting preparation, B. installation of the engine mounts – American Expedition Vehicles JK Hemi Builder Kit - Installation Guide for 07-11 JK Wrangler User Manual

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Part II: Engine & transmission mounting

5.7L, 6.1L, and 6.4L WK or XK Powertrains with Dodge 4WD Adapter in place.

2007+ JK—SWB, LWB, LHD only

a. mounting preparation

1. After the 3.8L Powertrain is removed, disconnect the front ABS connectors at the frame and

remove the right side wiring harness bolt on clips that are located on the frame behind the

right side shock tower.

2. Cut off the OE engine mounts from the frame and clean up the area with a sanding disc.

b. installation of the engine mounts

1. Each engine mount has an L or R inscribed into the metal indicating the Left from the Right.

There is also an arrow indicating the front of the mount.

2. Place the mounts on the frame rail and line up the oval holes precisely. Tack in place and

finish weld as shown in Figure 1.

3. Paint all bare areas as required.
4. Reinstall the wiring harness mount with the stock hardware (Figure 2.)

Fig. 1

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