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transmission mounts

Hi, thanks for writing in. I believe that the most likely cause of your issue would be a faulty engine mount (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-engine-mount). This seems to be somewhat of a common problem on the Ford Focus. The engine mounts are made...

Hello. This can be a very difficult repair due to the fact that the transmission is aluminum and the bolt is steel. This causes these to almost fuse together. It will usually take a lot of heat to get them...

The mount is beneath the transaxle on the driver side. The Toyota OEM mount is recommended if you desire to replace this part. If you need help with this, please request engine/transaxle mount replacement (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-mount-replacement) and the responding certified mechanic...

For the vehicle to move to the right as you accelerate, that would be an engine and transmission mount (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-mount-replacement) that is either loose, damaged, or broken. For the vehicle to pull as you brake (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-pulls-to-left-or-right-when-i-brake-inspection), there could be an...

There are 4 mounts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-mount-replacement) that you need to replace. There is a main side engine mount, a thrust front engine mount, a main transmission mount on the transmission, and a thrust transmission mount on the back of the engine...

Hi - no, there is only the one dogbone link up top. There are 2 motor/transmission mounts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-engine-mount) where the engine/transmission are supported by the chassis, and these should be inspected for failure. They become soft, and fail with time,...

Hi there. The engine and transmission mounts need to be replaced. The mounts keep the vehicle from vibrating when the engine is running and is most likely felt at idle. The shocks will no contribute to the vibration as the...

Hi there. The movement of the vehicle when starting the engine and driving in the parking lots would be caused by an engine or transmission mount or both. Check the mounts and see if any of them are broken from...

Hello - there are a total of 4 motor/transmission mounts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-engine-mount). Given the transverse mounting of the engine/transmission, there are ambiguities in "front", "rear" and so on. As a consequence, parts manufacturers are offering them as a set. Replacement is...

Engine and transmission mounts are replaced on a mobile basis by certified mechanics dispatched by YourMechanic (https://www.yourmechanic.com). The service to request is motor/transmission mount replacement (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-mount-replacement). Harmonic balancers are relatively long-lived but there are a lot of variables that affect...

Hi there. The description you have provided, leads me to believe you are experiencing an inner cv wobble. The inner cv joint (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/axle-cv-shaft-assembly-replacement) has excessive play, this results in shaking upon acceleration. Another possibility would be, a broken engine or...

If you are referring to the height of the vehicle being off, just jounce the vehicle and it will settle at ride height. None of the suspension was removed so mis-positioning of control arm bushings would not apply. However, if...

Hi there - there are actually 4 mounts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-engine-mount) that locate the engine/transmission as a unit. The top link (you've already identified) is, complemented by 3 additional mounts around the lower perimeter of the engine/transmission, attaching the unit to the...

This shaking feeling sounds like the engine and / or transmission mounts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-mount-replacement) are worn allowing the engine to shake. The issue with the transmission possibly slipping is when the engine RPM's tend to rise up and the vehicle tends...

Hi there - there are 4 engine/transmission mounts in total for your vehicle. Engine vibration is a symptom (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-engine-mount) of broken or failed motor/transmission mounts. Depending on how many of these are damaged, the estimate you received may be perfectly...

The transmission mount is located on the back side of the transmission attached to the sub-frame. You will need a jack to support the transmission to remove the mount. If you need further assistance with your transmission mounts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-mount-replacement), then...

Hi there. There are 4 engine and transmission mounts that your vehicle uses. The engine needs 2 dog bone design mounts and 2 hydraulic compression mounts. Some 3.3L engines may only have 1 dog bone mount. I recommend taking pictures...

Hi there. There could be an issue with the fuel system or with the ignition system on your vehicle. It seems that the engine is having a minor misfire. Check the spark plug wires and see if any of them...

Hi there. There are 3 different mounts used for your vehicle. There is a left engine mount and a right engine mount (https://www.am-autoparts.com/products/engine-mount/AM-25555066.html) and a transmission mount. Both the engine mounts are the same and the transmission mount is flat...

Generally when one engine or transmission mount fails, others may fail soon after. When one mount fails, added stress is placed on the remaining mounts to hold the engine and transmission in place. Your vehicle should have 4 engine and...