Engine Mount Adjustment, Checking

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There must be at least 10 to 13 mm -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:

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

Only if there is a 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 mount.