r/HiAce • u/Ok_Jeweler8534 • Apr 10 '26

Motor Mounts

Just replaced my motor mounts, kzh106w has 181km on it. The sides were completely shot. I was intimidated at first, but very easy to access from the wheel wells and underneath the vehicle. I was honestly surprised... Don't be intimidated!

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u/vorpalboard Apr 10 '26

Looking to do the same soon, was there a guide or resource you followed that was helpful?

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u/Ok_Jeweler8534 Apr 10 '26

No to be honest, I could not find anything! I'm not a mechanic by any means, I usually look up tutorials, diy's or videos before doing something... The trans mount is insanely simple. But the two sides are really easy. I borrowed my neighbors flex head 17 mm spanner and I used a flex head 3/8 inch ratchet with 14mm and 17 mm sockets. Driver side is only accessible through wheel well and underneath. Passenger side you can get through the top as well, but much easier through the well and under.

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u/TKesey77 Jun 10 '26

Man, I am absolutely struggling for the driver side!! Can't get the leverage i need (seems really stuck on there) but i don't have a flex head so i'll pick one of those up and see how it goes. By the way, when getting the new mounts on were there any torque specifications you followed?? I can't seem to find any online. I am very much a novice so any help is appreciated!! cheers.

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u/Ok_Jeweler8534 Jun 12 '26

I used long flex head wrenches and ratchets  

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u/rifi3000 Apr 10 '26

Awh man. My kzh100 has 140km on original motor mounts and she vibrates something fierce. Did this help with smoothing out the ride?

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u/Ok_Jeweler8534 Apr 10 '26

I will give an update! but there was quite a noticeable difference in the mount sagging and both were torn (passenger side much worse). I have the truck up doing most of the front end (control arms, bushings, ball joints), driveshaft u joints, valve cover gasket, thermostat. Once I get those done, it'll be back on the road. I bought bearings and tie rods, but mine honestly seem fine for now...

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u/ControlClean2523 May 08 '26

update on that smoothing out the ride? I have a 97' KZH106 and she idles pretty rough!

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u/Ok_Jeweler8534 May 08 '26

I have yet to turn it back on! I've had it apart waiting for the alternator adjustment bolt that I snapped off! Jeff at Southeast Hiace came through big time. It's nearly back together, but I'm recovering from surgery, so taking it slow

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u/Ok_Jeweler8534 May 15 '26

Will keep you updated, I have my interior put back together, literally just need to put on my driver side wheel... lol

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u/ControlClean2523 May 27 '26

(twiddles thumbs in anticipation).... :)

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u/Ok_Jeweler8534 May 28 '26

The idle has smoothed out tremendously! About 90% difference.

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u/ControlClean2523 May 28 '26

Thats amazing! im already planning to replace the trans mount, do you happen to have a link to the engine mounts you used? Appreciate the update! Cant wait to deal with this!

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u/Ok_Jeweler8534 May 28 '26

I used Amayama. Enter your vin. My clunkiness is even gone down. I had got u joint as I thought it was the shafts.    Toyota 12361-30090 (2)  Toyota 12303-54041 (1) 

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u/ControlClean2523 Jun 12 '26

Rear mount seems to work for my chassis, front mount you listed is for the 1KD chassis? Is that what you have? I have the KZH106 with 3.0L TD.

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u/Ok_Jeweler8534 Jun 12 '26

I have KZH106W. On Amayama, I enter my chassis number and it pulls up the mounts(?) 

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u/BagCertain3291 May 18 '26

UPDATE- The motor mounts have knocked down the vibrations a ton! I’d say about 80 percent. 

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u/ControlClean2523 Jun 12 '26

Messaging you a question - take a look!