Engine and Transmission Mount, Adjusting

Engine and Transmission Mount, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Mount (T40093/5) , from Engine Support Supplement Set (T40093)

• Moveable Joint (T40093/4) (Qty: 2), from Engine Support Supplement Set (T40093)

• Moveable Joint (T40091/3) (Qty: 2), from Engine Support Basic Set (T40091)

• Rail with Holes (T40091/2) , from Engine Support Basic Set (T40091)

• Square Pipe (T40091/1) (Qty: 2), from Engine Support Basic Set (T40091)

• Engine Support Bridge (10-222 A)

• Adapter (10-222 A/28) (Qty: 2)

• Shackle (10/222 A/12)

• Bracket with Spindle and Hook (10-222 A/10)

• Adapter (10-222 A/7)

• Support Bracket (10-222 A/31)

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

• Adapter (10-222 A/28-1)

• It is not necessary to remove the air filter housing, the battery and the battery tray if only the engine mount is being adjusted.

• Install the engine support bridge when adjusting the engine mount, without adjusting the transmission mount. Refer to => [ Engine Mount ] Engine Mount.

Note the following whenever working inside the engine compartment due to limited space:

• Route all lines and wires in their original locations.

• Ensure sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.

- Support the engine and transmission but do not lift them. Refer to => [ Engine, Holding in Its Installed Position ] Engine, Holding in its Installed Position.

Engine Mount

- Remove the bolt - 2 - and move the windshield washer filler tube - 1 - forward.






- Remove the bolts - 5 - and place the coolant expansion tank on top of the engine with the hoses connected.

- Remove the bolts - 1 and 3 - from the engine mount.






- Replace the bolts for the engine mount/bracket - 2 - one after the other and tighten them hand tight.

Transmission Mount






- Replace the transmission mount to transmission mount bracket bolts - arrows - one after the other (if not already done) and tighten them by hand.

- Loosen the engine and transmission mount bolts approximately 2 turns.

Engine Mount

• There must be a clearance of 10 mm - a - between the engine mount bracket - 2 - and right longitudinal member.






• The casting edge on the engine mount bracket - 2 - must be parallel to the engine mount support arm - 1 -. Dimension - x - must be the same at the front and at the rear.

Transmission Mount






- The edges on the transmission mount support arm - 1 - and transmission mount - 2 - are parallel on the transmission side.

• Dimension - x - must be the same size on both sides of the bracket.

Continuation for all Vehicles

- Tighten the engine and transmission mount/bracket bolts to specifications. Refer to => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications ] Engine Assembly - Fastener Tightening Specifications.

Further installation is in the reverse sequence of removal.