STS RWD V8-4.6L (2007)
Engine Mount: Testing and Inspection
Engine Mount Inspection
Important: Before replacing any engine mount due to suspected fluid loss, verify that the source of the fluid is the engine mount, not the
engine or accessories.
1. Install the engine support fixture. Raising the engine removes the weight from the engine mount and creates slight tension in the rubber.
2. Observe the engine mount while raising the engine. Replace the engine mount if the engine mount exhibits any of the following conditions:
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The hard rubber surface is covered with heat check cracks.
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The rubber is separated from the metal plate of the engine mount.
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The rubber is split through the center of the engine mount.
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The GLYCOL(TM) fluid is leaking from the engine mount.
3. If there is movement between the metal plate of the engine mount and its attaching points, lower the engine on the engine mount. Tighten the bolts
or nuts attaching the engine mount to the frame or engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side or Engine Mount
Replacement - Right Side (w/AWD) Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side (w/RWD).
