Engine Mount Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
Broken or deteriorated mounts can cause misalignment and destruction of certain drive train components. When a single mount breaks, the remaining mounts are subjected to abnormally high stresses.
- Observe the engine movement at the engine mount in order to check for excessive movement of the mount.
- Apply the park brake.
- Start the engine.
- Firmly apply and hold the primary brakes.
- Have an assistant stand to the side of the vehicle in order to observe for engine movement.
- Slightly load the engine, shifting from drive to reverse a few times.
- If the engine appears to have excessive movement from the rest position in any direction, check for loose, or missing engine mount bolts in the following locations:
- Engine mount to engine
- Engine mount bracket to frame
- Engine mount to engine mount bracket
- Verify engine mount bolt torque is within specifications.
- If an engine mount bolt is missing, replace the bolt.
- Check the condition of the engine mount and replace if any of the following conditions exist:
- Heat check cracks cover the rubber cushion surface.
- The rubber cushion is separated from the metal plate of the mount.
- There is a split through the rubber cushion.