Engine Mount Adjustment, Checking

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 2009 Volkswagen GLI, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2008 Volkswagen GLI. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

There must be at least 10 to 13 mm clearance -a- between the engine mount bracket -2- and the right longitudinal member.

Fig 1: Identifying Casting Edge On Engine Support Location
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The casting edge on the engine mount bracket -2- must be parallel to the engine mount support arm -1- ; dimension -x- must be the same at the front and the rear.

NOTE:

Dimension -a- can also be checked with corresponding round stock.

Only if there is noise (the engine or transmission hitting the longitudinal member when driving around curves) and dimension -a- is not within 10 to 13 mm:

-- Adjust the engine/transmission mount; refer to one of the following:

Jetta/GLI for MY 08 through 10, Jetta SportWagen (US)/Jetta Wagon (Canada) for MY 09. Refer to ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT, ADJUSTING .