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.
- Measure the engine movement at the engine mount in order to check for damage to the rubber portions of the mount.
1.1. | Apply the park brake. |
1.3. | Firmly apply and hold the primary brakes. |
1.4. | Have an assistant stand to the side of the vehicle in order to observe for engine movement. |
1.5. | Slightly load the engine, shifting from drive to reverse a few times. |
1.6. | If the engine moves more than 24 mm (0.945 in) from the rest position, in either direction, check for loose, or missing engine mount bolts in the following locations: |
- | Engine mount bracket to frame |
- | Engine mount to engine mount bracket |
- If a engine mount bolt is missing, replace the bolt.
- If the engine mount bolt torque is within specifications, check the condition of the engine mount.
- Replace the engine mount 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. |