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2004 sienna motor mount removal

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hi i was replace my lower control arms i ran into a problem the passenger side motor mount r stuck. i tried removing the top 19mm and leave the 3 17mm in place and jack up the engine but the whole sub-frame jack up with it. use a pry bar flat head screw driver hammering with no luck. anybody has any ideas?
 

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I had the same issue as EthanSienna. The driver side engine mount was replaced with no issue. However, the passenger side, I had tried 3 times with no success (Yes, I had to replace my control arm 4 times* within a year on the passenger side). The engine mount on the RH was not stuck per se, but would not clear the subframe. If I jack/lift the engine too high under the oil pan, the whole vehicle would come off the jack stand....presenting a danger. And yes, I've remove the top engine mount (by power steering fluid) and loosen the front engine mount (by radiator). I've even loosen the sub frame bolts but it made no difference as the subframe did not separate from the engine.

The last mechanic I used decided to cut the RH engine mount and just replace it with a new one. That was the only way the mechanic was able to replace the passenger side lower control arm. If anyone has an idea how to get that RH engine mount off (without cutting it), I would love to know. Thanks.

*Lower control arms replaced:
1) BecksArnley Lower control arm - lasted less than one month as rubber bushing cracked and ripped. Don't get aftermarket lower control arm
2) Problem Solving (PSB) Polyurethane Bushings - Lasted about 2 months and it ripped on the top part and eventually broke into pieces.
3) Problem Solving (PSB) Polyurethane Bushings - PSB sent a new one for free. Installed and again lasted about 2 months and it ripped on the top part.
4) Toyota OEM Lower Control Arm - Just installed last week before the PSB bushings fall completely apart. We will see how it holds up.