Name ________________________________________________________ Date _________________

Instructor _____________________________________________________ Period ________________

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After completing this job, you will be able to check power train mounts on front- and rear-wheel drive
vehicles.
Instructions
As you read the job instructions, answer the questions and perform the tasks. Print your answers
neatly and use complete sentences. Consult the proper service literature and ask your instructor for help as
needed.
Warning
Before performing this job, review all pertinent safety information in the text and
discuss safety procedures with your instructor.
Procedures
1. Obtain a vehicle to be used in this job. Your instructor may direct you to perform this job on a
shop vehicle.
2. Gather the tools needed to perform the following job. Refer to the tools and materials list at the
beginning of the project.
Preliminary Check
1. Open the hood of the vehicle.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Have an assistant start the engine and tightly press on the brake pedal while placing the engine in
drive.
Note
If the engine rises more than 1 (25 mm) in the following steps, a motor mount may
be broken or soft. If this occurs, make a visual inspection of the mounts using the
procedure presented later in this job.
4. Have the assistant slightly open the throttle.
5. Observe the engine.
Does the engine move excessively (more than 1, or 25 mm)? Yes ___ No ___
If Yes, perform a visual inspection of the motor mounts.
Note
While checking the mounts, look for shiny places where the paint has been worn away
on the frame, body, and underside of the hood. These places indicate that the engine is
moving excessively and contacting these parts.
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6. Continue to observe the engine as you have your assistant place the transmission in reverse and
slightly open the throttle while keeping the brakes engaged.
Did the engine move excessively? Yes ___ No ___
If Yes, perform a visual inspection of the motor mounts.
Visual Inspection
1. Make sure that there is sufcient illumination to see the mount. If necessary, have an assistant
hold a light in position to illuminate the mount. Mount locations vary. Figure 7-1 and Figure 7-2
show the general location of motor and drive train mounts on front-wheel and rear-wheel drive
vehicles.
2. With the engine off, carefully pry on the engine to raise it in the area of a solid mount. Check for
cracked rubber in the mount as the engine moves. Note the damage shown in Figure 7-3.
Do you nd any cracked rubber in the mount? Yes ___ No ___
If Yes, replace the mount using the procedures outlined in Job 8.
3. Check uid-lled mounts for exterior oil leakage.
Do you detect any oil leakage? Yes ___ No ___
If Yes, replace the mount using the procedures outlined in Job 8.
4. Check the mounts for loose fasteners.
Do you nd any loose fasteners? Yes ___ No ___
If Yes, tighten the fasteners to the proper torque.
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Figure 7-1. Most rear-wheel drive vehicles will have power train mounts in these general locations.
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Job Wrap-Up
1. Clean the work area and return any equipment to storage.
2. Did you encounter any problems during this procedure? Yes ___ No ___
If Yes, describe the problems: ______________________________________________________
What did you do to correct the problems? ____________________________________________
3. Have your instructor check your work and sign this job sheet.
Figure 7-3. Typical power train mount damage.
Figure 7-2. Typical locations for power train mounts on a front-wheel drive vehicle. Mount locations on front-
wheel drive vehicles vary between makers, and even between engines from the same maker. Always check the
service literature for the exact mount locations.
Power train mounts
(exact number and
position varies)
Strut rod at bottom
of engine (some engines)
Strut rods (some engines)
Power train
mount
Engine Transaxle
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Performance EvaluationInstructor Use Only
Did the student complete the job in the time allotted? Yes ___ No ___
If No, which steps were not completed? ____________________
How would you rate this students overall performance on this job? ________________________
1Excellent, 2Good, 3Satisfactory, 4Unsatisfactory, 5Poor
Comments: __________________________________________________________________
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INSTRUCTORS SIGNATURE _________________________________________________
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