SUBFRAME Mount, Checking Adjustment

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There must be at least 10 to 13 mm -a- between engine support and right longitudinal member.

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

NOTE: Distance -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 ••• 13 mm:

-- Adjust the subframe mount. Refer to SUBFRAME MOUNT, ADJUSTING .