What is the best way to replace engine mounts? Do I have to move the differential? I'd rather not if I can avoid it. Any tips, advice?

I have never replaced mounts on one.
But.
Have a look under there.
If it is in the road move it.
Sure makes oil pan come off a lot better.
And may help get to mounts.
Does your repair manual say what way to go?
Good Luck

I have never replaced mounts on one.
But.
Have a look under there.
If it is in the road move it.
Sure makes oil pan come off a lot better.
And may help get to mounts.
Does your repair manual say what way to go?
Good Luck

I gotta be honest, I don't know what you're talking about. "If it is in the road??" "Oil pan?" hehe Sounds like a late night for ya, MT! I'll have to check the shop manual and see what it says. If I can remember to do so, I'll post how I did the job, that is, if I found a special way to do it.

Just looking at the '92 manual and it looks the same as any Chevy V8 mount.
Support the truck properly on jackstands. Raise the engine a half inch or so but don't support the weight by the oilpan or front pulley.
Remove the long bolt & nut in the mount that runs parallel to the crankshaft then remove the 3 mount to engine short bolts. Remove the old mount, install the new mount then start & tighten your bolts.
There's no mention of removing the front differential, driveshaft or transfer case.

Just looking at the '92 manual and it looks the same as any Chevy V8 mount.
Support the truck properly on jackstands. Raise the engine a half inch or so but don't support the weight by the oilpan or front pulley.
Remove the long bolt & nut in the mount that runs parallel to the crankshaft then remove the 3 mount to engine short bolts. Remove the old mount, install the new mount then start & tighten your bolts.
There's no mention of removing the front differential, driveshaft or transfer case.

Mounts may be same as V8 but labor from V6 to V8 and S-10 or S-10 Blazer
Have a about 2 hr difference.
S-10 blazer hits around 3.8 hrs for both front engine mounts.
Hard to get to or someting in the road.
That is why a person needs to craw under there and have a look around.

Wow, 3.8 hours!
I guess that's what the book meant when it said raise the car.
Put it on a lift huh?

Wow, 3.8 hours!
I guess that's what the book meant when it said raise the car.
Put it on a lift huh?

With that much time given for the job.
Yes raise it up with a lift if you have one or jack it up and put it on stands.
And for sure.
Get under there and have a look around and see.
There is something in the road or it is extra hard to do.:rofl: