Engine mounts are usually very reliable and usually do not need intervention; however, if they are broken or worn, they should be replaced to avoid straining or damaging driveline elements. During the check the engine should be lifted slightly off the mounts to take the weight off them. First, lift the vehicle and firmly set it on jackstands; place a jack beneath the engine oil pan and insert a large wood block between the jack top and the oil pan; then lift the engine sufficiently off its mounts to shift the load off the mounts but remain far off the drain plug area. This is more important when only supporting a particular part of the body with a jack while the rest of it is under the engine. Test for deterioration at or around the mount area by examining the mounts for crack, hard rubber and if the mounts have totally come off from the metal plates; test the relative movement between the mount plates and the engine or frame with a large screw driver or a pry bar. If any movement is observed, drop the engine and compact the mount fasteners. For replacement, the vehicle should be on jackstands and the engine should also be supported. To deinstall, uninstall the bolts, lift the engine sideways, and disconnect the mount though an engine lift or floor jack and a wooden block placed under the oil pan can be used. If only a single mount is being replaced, the other mount's nut for the mount to engine bracket should be loosened to permit enough elevation of the engine for mount removal. It is done in the reverse method as the removal, applying non-hardening thread locking compound on the mount bolts and nuts while tightening it.