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# 03-12 Chassis body mounts inspection

  1. Make sure the vehicle is parked on a flat level surface, the parking brake is set and wheel chocks are in place.

  2. Go under the vehicle and inspect the condition of the chassis side rails and crossmembers. They must not be loose, damaged, bent or heavily rusted (Figure 1).

Figure 1 – Chassis side rails and crossmembers
Figure 1 – Chassis side rails and crossmembers

  1. Make sure that all 16 body mounts are present at their respective location (Figure 2).

Figure 2 – Body mounts location
Figure 2 – Body mounts location

  1. Each body mount is composed of two rubber grommets and various fasteners. The two front mounts have a tension spring.

Figure 3- Typical main body mount.
Figure 3- Typical main body mount.

Figure 4- Front body mount with tension spring.
Figure 4- Front body mount with tension spring.

Figure 5- Rear body mount.
Figure 5- Rear body mount.

  1. If visible, verify that torque marks are aligned. If not visible, then take note and retorque as per repair procedure.

  2. Check the condition of the rubber strip on top of each frame rail. Several L-brackets help keep the rubber strip in place (Figure 6).

Figure 6 – Frame rail rubber strip and L-bracket.
Figure 6 – Frame rail rubber strip and L-bracket.

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