In this video I show how I replace a side engine (motor) mount and upper torque rod on a Honda Civic. Typical symptoms of a bad side engine mount would be clunking or thumping sounds and excessive engine vibration. The exact vehicle in this video is a 2006 1.8L Honda Civic EX sedan with R18A1 engine. This is a common problem on eighth generation Civic models (2006-2011).
Video where I diagnosed the broken engine mount: https://youtu.be/dRHyR1lOx70
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Tools and Parts
This channel earns a small commission using some of these links – at no additional cost to you.
Side Engine Mount 50820-SNA-P01: https://amzn.to/2MUVJPs
Torque Rod (Upper) 50880-SNA-A82: https://amzn.to/2MVVSSs
Milwaukee M12 3/8" Ratchet: https://amzn.to/2Ll5rbJ
Milwaukee M18 Impact Wrenches: https://amzn.to/2MXN0vB
GearWrench Ratchets: https://amzn.to/2Ljk4MA
Sunex 1/2" Impact Sockets: https://amzn.to/2LiR6N1
Sunex 3/8" Impact Sockets: https://amzn.to/2Ll99SH
GearWrench XL Flex Wrenches: https://amzn.to/2LmIuoB
Telescoping Magnet: https://amzn.to/2MTXP1O
GearWrench 3/8" and 1/4" Sockets: https://amzn.to/2NOKac8
GeaWrench 1/2" Sockets: https://amzn.to/2LiTGTd
GearWrench 3/8" Extension Set: https://amzn.to/2ZL26Xh
Snap-On Torque Wrench: http://bit.ly/2TzsaU0
Astro 40SL Light: https://amzn.to/2ZPtfsi
Daytona Jack (cheaper at Harbor Freight): https://amzn.to/2UDpR2V
Upper Torque Rod Bolts (2) 90168-S5A-000
Upper Torque Rod Bolt (1) 90166-SNA-A00
Side Engine Mount Nut (1) 90213-S5A-003
Side Engine Mount Bolt (1) 90160-SNA-A00
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My car need replacement of both mounts only if you were in South Africa I will bring my car to you for everything
Excellent detail, thank you for all the specific part numbers and advice. Love your channel!
Thank you for the video and all the torque specs. I just finished this project in about 2 hours without an impact wrench. If you can borrow a 1/2” impact then I highly suggest it. I had an 18” breaker bar and about a 15” pipe on the end and it was almost undoable. All the bolts for the mounts (the 47 & 54 ft-lbs ones) were very difficult to break, I’m 6’ 200lbs for a reference.
– Another note, I bought the mount from Honda with the top triangle aluminum bracket attached. I was able to snake the mount with the bracket into place, saving a little time. I didn’t fully remove the bracket that holds the brake lines either.
– The hardest bolt to remove was on the backside of the mount. The mixture of brake, AC, and power steering lines made it tough to get to it.
Thank you for the video, I’ll be replacing mine soon. Do you know what the torque specs are for the lower torque mount? The one by the oil pan?
Buy genuine Honda from eBay. Dealers around me wanted $450 just for the lower mount! My ebay mount was authentic and only cost me $120
do you have a video on the test where you push the brakes and accelration on a fix rubber mount?
Can you use the after market part for this engine mount? Thank you.
If it's the motor mount will it die out when you rev up the engine everyone keeps telling me I blowed up my engine and I know I didn't
With the relatively low torque values on those bolts…. I really doubt they need to be replaced… There won't be any stretch in any of those…
Excellent video, how much would be approximately the cost in parts and labor in total for honda civic…?
24:00 torque 27:00
I have a 2006 Honda Civic hybrid and it doesn't look like this. Weird…
Excellent job & video thanks! Bill B, Charleston SC.
Sir, Quesion i ordered your part number off Amazon and installed it , but found out its for a sedan and i have a coupe ,, it mounted up great but i looked at honda parts book and it list two different engine mounts , my in for a sedan, will it cause any issues, can you please let me know, New to honda cars thks
What’s the purpose of putting the piece of wood on top of the floor jack?
Awesome stuff, man. Your videos saved me loads of cash because it gave me the confidence to work on my Civic. Hoping you can also do a video on how to replace the fuel filter / fuel strainer for this same vehicle.
I will say that this is one of the, if not the, best tutorial I have seen from a mechanic. Thank you so much for this!
fantastic job/are you in texas/thanks much
Sir , Great video, i have quick question i used your link to buy the honda mount it came today in Honda box from Japan , How do you tell its a real Honda part. My orginal mount have a big part number on it this one doesn't . Thks
I have a 2009 Honda Civic. Do I need to replace all of the engine mounts at the same time or can I replace them one at a time? Thanks!
thanks so much for this video helped a lot, great explanation, two thumps up!!!
This is probably the best car repair video I have ever seen on any YT channel. Thanks VERY much for this well done video.