Inspection
1. If better access is required, jack up the front of the vehicle and place it securely on axle stands. Unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the lower shield from under the engine.
2. Check the rubber pad for cracks, hardened areas, and detachment from the metal base. Replace gimbal if damage is found.
3. Make sure all hanger fasteners are secure; use a torque wrench for this.
4. Using a large screwdriver, check the gimbal for play (he talks about wear and tear); where this is not possible, have a second person move the engine/transmission unit back and forth or side to side and observe the suspension. There is some play even with new components, but excessive wear will be evident. If there is significant play, first make sure the fasteners are tight. Replace all worn components as described below.
Replacement
Left and right engine mounts
Attention! It is recommended to change these hangers at the same time as a matched pair.
5. Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the vehicle and place it on axle stands. Unscrew the mounting screws and remove the lower shield from under the engine.
6. Support the power unit with a jack, laying a piece of board between them. Alternatively, hook up a winch to the mounting lugs on the cylinder head.
7. Unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the vibration dampers from the hangers (where there are).
8. Unscrew the top and bottom nuts securing the engine mounts to the bracket on the cylinder block and to the sub-frame, then slightly raise the engine and remove the mounts from the working position (see illustrations). If necessary, unfasten and remove the hanger brackets from the cylinder block.
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