Transmission Mount: Description and Operation

Drive Unit Suspension





The entire engine/transmission assembly is held on the body with three suspension points. Rear engine mounts are designed as hydraulic mounts and are inserted in body take-up points from above.





Hydraulic mounts absorb vertical drive unit vibrations.
Tightening torque:
1 - Engine carrier bolts M12 85 Nm
2 - To body M8 23 Nm





The third mount, a rubber mount, is located between the transmission case and cross member. It absorbs horizontal drive unit vibrations.
Tightening torque:
1 - To cross member (1x) M 10 46 Nm
2 - Cross member to body (6x) M 10 46 Nm
3 - Axial support to transm. (3x) M 10 46 Nm