Status check
1. During the test, the power unit should be slightly raised to remove its weight from the supports.
2. Jack up the vehicle and place it securely on axle stands, then place the jack under the oil pan. Place a large block of wood between the jack head and the sump, then carefully lift the power unit with the jack just enough to take its weight off the supports.
DO NOT place any part of your body under the engine supported only by a jack!
3. Check the rubber parts of the supports for cracks, hardening, or separation from metal components.
4. Sometimes the rubber part splits right down the center.
5. Check if the support brackets and elements of the power unit and the car body are moving relative to each other (use a large screwdriver or pry bar for this purpose). If movement occurs, lower the engine and tighten the mounting bolts or nuts.
6. To reduce wear, the bearings should be treated with a special rubber preservative.
7. On models with the M40 engine, check the condition of the dampers on each support by removing them and trying to compress and stretch.
8. If the damper shows only very little resistance, it should be replaced.
Replacement
1. If you have to replace the dampers on the M40 engine, simply remove the bolts, then install new dampers and tighten the bolts.
2. To replace the stands, disconnect the negative battery cable, then jack up the vehicle and place it securely on the axle stands if you have not already done so.
If your car's radio is equipped with an anti-theft system, make sure you have entered the correct code before disconnecting the battery.
If, after connecting the battery, the inscriptions on the instrument panel appear in the wrong language, refer to Section Anti-theft audio system and instrument panel language, for instructions on how to set the desired language.
3. Support the power package as described in step 2.
4. Loosen the large nut securing the bracket to the support (arrow).
5. Slightly raise the engine, then give the lower nuts / bolts of the support to the subframe and remove the support.
6. Install the support in the reverse order of removal. For greater reliability of tightening the nuts / bolts of the supports, apply a special thread sealant to them.