Changing out rear motor mount.

[thatdude]

I know I don't have all the right tools but I am trying to crack the 3 nuts that hold the stock rear motor mount into place, what is the best tool to use for this? I been trying to use a 3/8 ratchet which is what i always use but i cant get good leverage on this thing because of the limited space. I got a coordless gun but not strong enough

[mazdaspeedp]

get an ir impact gun or else get a pipe and put it on the end of your ratchet to get extra leverage but it might break your ratchet if its mastercraft or some other shitty brand

[thatdude]

Ah good idea on the pipe, i need to buy a long ass extension so i can fit the pipe on it

[jmv]

i just took mine off, i was using a 3/8s ratchet with a breaker bar, but i felt like something was going to snap. So i got some 1/2" drive hardware and used an impact wrench (i don't have a breaker bar that fits on the 1/2" drive ratchet).

[br289165]

impact wrench at least 250lb/ft ability 17mm deep well impact socket and a swivel connector best way. Do with manifold off.




i just took mine off, i was using a 3/8s ratchet with a breaker bar, but i felt like something was going to snap. So i got some 1/2" drive hardware and used an impact wrench (i don't have a breaker bar that fits on the 1/2" drive ratchet).

[MSP-2003.5]

do you have the intake manifold out? I changed the intake manifold and rear m/m at the same time, it was wide open in there but those bolts are a b!tc# Best bet would be a angling ratchet with a breaker bar and knuckle guards

[Pmpkinhead]

There's a full write up on this on here. I used it as it was written and only had trouble with the one wire harness bolt and stud (break it off and throw it away after the bolt is off). I used a 3 foot extension out the wheel well with a breaker bar. I never removed my manifold.

Where are you located, may want to update some info. Local peeps can borrow tools.

[br289165]

impact wrench at least 250lb/ft ability 17mm deep well impact socket and a swivel connector best way. Do with manifold off.





do you have the intake manifold out? I changed the intake manifold and rear m/m at the same time, it was wide open in there but those bolts are a b!tc# Best bet would be a angling ratchet with a breaker bar and knuckle guards

[R-X-R]

u dont really have to take the manifold. i removed the TB and EGR and there was enough space. long extensions, 3/8 sockets are better cuz they can fit the bolt close to the firewall than 1/2.

[Spiced MSP]

+1 on the impact gun...works wonders on all kinds of stuff

[MSP-2003.5]

make sure you have another gasket on hand if you remove the throttle body