Engine Mounts/ Transmission Mount DIY!!?
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E350 Sport
Engine Mounts/ Transmission Mount DIY!!?
Hello everyone - I am relatively new to the forum, and although I am a regular "reader" (thanks to everyone who offers insights, info., etc!), this is my first post!
My dealer recently indicated that the engine mounts and transmission mount in my 2006 E350 needed to be replaced - and of course quoted me the standardized obscene fee - so naturally, I turned to the forums!
I spent a little time searching and have found a number of references to the process for both - or referrals to the Startek service instructions - but I have not found anyone who has really tackled this from a DIY perspective!? (I did find one informative post about the motor mounts, but only a brief mention about the transmission mount being SO easy it did not require an explanation!!!!)
Anybody want to pass on a transmission mount narrative to start!? Or point me in a solid direction?!
Thanks!!!
My dealer recently indicated that the engine mounts and transmission mount in my 2006 E350 needed to be replaced - and of course quoted me the standardized obscene fee - so naturally, I turned to the forums!
I spent a little time searching and have found a number of references to the process for both - or referrals to the Startek service instructions - but I have not found anyone who has really tackled this from a DIY perspective!? (I did find one informative post about the motor mounts, but only a brief mention about the transmission mount being SO easy it did not require an explanation!!!!)
Anybody want to pass on a transmission mount narrative to start!? Or point me in a solid direction?!
Thanks!!!
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From: Puerto Rico
2005 E55 AMG
Tranny mount:
1) Raise Car.
2) Place jack under tranny and jack it up SLIGHTLY to keep it from falling when you remove the mount.
3) Remove all mount bolts ( I removed the underbrace as well since it's stupid easy ).
4) Replace mount
5) Redo the steps backwards and you are done.
My Grandma can do it, with one arm tied behind her back.
The other mounts aren't so easy although I have an E55 so I don't know how it changes on the other engines.
1) Raise Car.
2) Place jack under tranny and jack it up SLIGHTLY to keep it from falling when you remove the mount.
3) Remove all mount bolts ( I removed the underbrace as well since it's stupid easy ).
4) Replace mount
5) Redo the steps backwards and you are done.
My Grandma can do it, with one arm tied behind her back.
The other mounts aren't so easy although I have an E55 so I don't know how it changes on the other engines.
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Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Dallas, TX
2003 E320
I am new here as well. Found out about the mounts through one of the forums. I paid the crazy money because of lack of time to do myself. But it was worth the money because it drives like a new car. But I am to understand you can do it yourself in 4 hours give or take your abilities and tools.
