Fig. 17.1 Engine mounts
Control
2. During the inspection, the engine should be slightly suspended to relieve the load on the supports.
3. Support the vehicle on stands and place a jack under the engine oil pan. Place a block of wood between the pan and the jack and carefully lift the engine until its mounts are clear.
4. Check for cracks in the rubber parts or separation of the rubber from the metal parts.
5. Check the relative movement of the engine mount mounting plates in the support/frame and support/engine connections.
If movement is detected, tighten the mounting bolts.
6. Once a month, lubricate the supports with a special protective compound to prevent rubber aging.
Replacement
7. Hang the car (if this has not been done before) and disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
8. Place the jack under the oil pan and lift the engine using a block of wood.
Caution: Do not move any part of your body between the engine and frame when the engine is supported only by the jack.
Note: When replacing supports, apply sealant to threaded connections.
9. Unscrew the bolts securing the supports to the body (rear support) and to the box (lateral support).
10. On the rear support that attaches to the chassis, unscrew the upper support nut that closes access to the bottom of the support.
11. On the side support, unscrew the two bolts that secure to the frame. Remove the support.
Upper support
12. Remove the through bolt securing the support to the chassis.
13. Loosen the upper support bolts and remove the bracket.
All supports
14. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. It is necessary to tighten securely.
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