How to replace motor and trans mounts on 2012 and up Chevy Impala, Malibu and Buick LaCrosse

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Complete step-by-step guide to replacing your LFX-powered Chevy Impala or Buick LaCrosse engine and transmission mounts.

[@bumpylump9236]

Great job! People look around the world for things to look up to, but the mechanic is the true heroes.

[@oscarrios606]

I actually appreciate your video because you were very detailed in how to extract and how to put back in place each part ... And you also told what tools are needed and did NOT waist time with any BS!!! You were straight to the point, not side tracking about some BS that has nothing to do with the project !!!! Thank You Your video is very helpful.. Once again THANK YOU 😎

[@KingWD2301]

Great video I replaced the top mount on my 2013 Impala Lt now I have to replace these two mounts. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@JorgeFabrizio]

You weren't joking about the rear mount. I'm still trying to get it off. Any tricks or do I need to give up and get a longer pry bar? edit: finally got it off. Car runs so much smoother now. it's a solid ride.

[@KingWD2301]

Very good & informative video helped me out a lot with knowledge of my 2013 impala

[@solisrojas4854]

Great job Helph me a lot, thank you so much

[@ferrer65]

Why remove the heat shield in the first place? It looks as it it could fit as one piece from where you slid it in.

[@princeveen1]

Me as a owner of that same car watching this just made me wish it was mynes being worked on😂

[@artvazquez7700]

I been looking for a video on how to do this to mind it's been acting where I change the top one because it was really bad now I need to do the rest it's making a grinding noise on the right side when I go revers

[@pioneercaddy]

Where you located I need you to do mine on my impala ltz you made it look to easy and less time

[@lshtar777]

Are there ANY OTHER transmission mounts other than the one you replaced? Because I'm looking at purchasing the parts and there are several OTHER parts that are packaged together. I have the two engine mounts.

[@rebel-fighter4411]

Do I need to Jack the car up in the air to just replace the motor mount on the top? Mine is cracked But the rest are fine right now. Got 71000miles

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

wow...you are a great mechenaic bro(love the car lifts in the driveway). good damn!!!! NOOOOOO. WAY is that a DIY job, sorry. no average Joe...can do what you made look soooooo easy!!!! never,never!!! I'm making an appt for my mechanic as I'm typing. thank you for the awesome video. ps-stop saying 'just"......

[@SilvaB9430]

How do you know the old rear mount was broken? What symptoms could that cause?

[@JorgeFabrizio]

the easiest is a ton of vibration in the steering wheel

[@mdmyer]

Are these prone to failure? I think my car may have bad mounts, it makes a popping noise when accelerating sharply from a stand still. No noise if doing it slowly.

[@billyray6360]

More than likely you need tie rod end control arm or cv Axle . Get checked before it get worst

[@mdmyer]

@@billyray6360 turns out the sway bar was broken and was banging together when you'd take off quickly. Hard to believe I still have this car after 8 years.

[@viplegaleducation1292]

Is that a lift at your house? If so, what did that set you back? Awesome vid btw

[@curtiscarey580]

I have a 2012 impala LTZ the total of motor mounts is 3?

[@AlfonsoFlores-sp4br]

Is it okay to have the weight of 1/2 the car on the oil pan when using just a jack? I can’t seem to lift enough.

[@ezwa9979]

not mech., but if car is SAFElY(remember up movement we’re talking about) on jackstands, probley beter on oil pan to just raise the 5-700 lb? eng., & tranny then to raise a ton(1/2 a 2ton-ish car) -especially so as we gotta raise eng or trans. IN RELATION to car anyway👋.. careful not to lift car off jackstands - & that Pc of woods kind of gambley too, 1 thing that might work is car 21” on jackstands, & a power lift jack&stand with clever adaptor for oil pan or trans. although either way, a shorter pEc of woods less tipity✋

[@TheKoretsky]

Um you have a magic extra piece of wood appear. Did you get shift-age? Was it more stable or were wizards involved?

[@renemartin5557]

Have you changed the catalytic converter on the impala's

[@blakemcwilliams9028]

Does anybody know what bolts to use? I ordered a new Mount and it did not come with the bolts. Went up to Orileys and they didnt even have the bolts.

[@prestonryan2450]

Do you know what the torque specs are for all the mount bolts?

[@mafosa8519]

thats not a old car. how did you know the mounts where bad? great job by the way! larry

[@denabrownlee2269]

Moter shift when change gears

[@chicoblessed9201]

Are these motor mounts also in the 2011 Chevy Impala Ls?

[@panchito6939]

Yes should be good for Impalas with the 3.6 from 2006-2012. They made a few more of these fleet models thru 2017, but as long as it's this body style.

[@lshtar777]

@@panchito6939 This model is also the 2015 PPV 9C1. Same body style.

[@edsmith2503]

Anyone know how to fix trans mount even the casting of the case broke

[@koberoman9600]

How many engine mounts are on this engine ?

[@Asdeer101]

Everything looks good, but I’m guessing you didn’t Torque it down to spec.

[@iloveramennoodle01]

What is the mount connected to on the top part?

[@renragged]

Yeah, he forgot that part.

[@ezwa9979]

btw, preT gr8 dRn viDO👋

[@powderedwater67]

So there's 4 mounts but only 3 types of mount

[@JorgeFabrizio]

So you don't even have to take the wheels off for this job. I think I can pull it off at home after all.

[@projectlsxify]

after how manby miles is it recommended to change the mounts

[@AutoRex101]

+davidv All depends on how hard you drive. These mounts lasted 120k miles but I suspect it was mostly highway-driven.

[@projectlsxify]

then I assume I'll have to change mine soon, 112xxx, but yea my miles are mostly highway

[@samsonjohnson3351]

Do you own this car

[@KenyonH]

What brand did you use for the parts?

[@AutoRex101]

+Kenyon Hicks They came from the local Chevy dealer.

[@TexasP00nTappa]

@@AutoRex101 how much did they run you and do you know if it is the same process as a 2015 impala?

[@daveperez3557]

Anyone know if this can be done on jack stands?

[@chrisalcorn2476]

Yes... I just did the same job with jackstands. Takes two people though

[@daveperez3557]

May I ask at what point 2 people are needed?

[@chrissymercedes235]

sup mike

[@AutoRex101]

+Christine Mercedes O hai

[@chrissymercedes235]

just watched your vid

[@AutoRex101]

+Christine Mercedes Thanks! Now you can change motor mounts on Al's car. See you in 75,000 miles!

[@chrissymercedes235]

ok

[@Tittabawasink]

Hi Christine, can you provide me a contact for AutoRex? I need some repairs done and i do not know how to contact him.

[@ezwa9979]

man, fOn just ErAsd my comNt, mofcOwrs - wat was I babLing aboOt?, Iv heard a few times these bolts are re-usable if not damaged. & btw. trans bolts R 12. that means I assume these aren’t stretch bolts, tta, or any a that annoyng stuff.. bt for anyone who strips bolt, etc. & wants to B extra careful - here’s details(FOR a 12-13 impala, like one in this video - careful on that 1)> 11514597 - M10 1.5 2 smaller motormount nuts & 2 of same, for lower bolts of transmount(tot.4) 11517780 M12 175 3 larger of the same for motor mounts👋 11515776 M12x1.75x35 2 bolts from transmount to trans guud grEEf 😒

[@chrissymercedes235]

and subed

[@lawlor2925]

Deff not the same on lacrosse

[@timbo1243]

I have a 2014 malibu LTZ and none of the mounts are the same as this. I suggest changing the name over your video before wasting more peoples time.

[@leonardnichols3539]

boy pay attention and read before you speak idiot

[@JorgeFabrizio]

The Malibu LTZ usually has a 2.5. Did you get a 3.6 model? If its a different engine, I'm not shocked that the mounts are different .