Motor mount /engine mount replacement help needed
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Motor mount /engine mount replacement help needed
I have a 2011 R-350 4-matic on jack stands right now. Can anyone tell me or post instructions on how to the driver's side mount out? I have tried lifting/shifting the engine. I simply can see how the mount can get past the front differential.
Attacking from above would require me to remove the exhaust manifold and the steering linkage i think....which cant be right for a simple mount like this.
Thanks in advance!
Attacking from above would require me to remove the exhaust manifold and the steering linkage i think....which cant be right for a simple mount like this.
Thanks in advance!
Last edited by ODIOUS; Apr 23, 2021 at 06:48 PM.
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Mercedes R320L CDI 4MATIC 2007
I have a 2011 R-350 4-matic on jack stands right now. Can anyone tell me or post instructions on how to the driver's side mount out? I have tried lifting/shifting the engine. I simply can see how the mount can get past the front differential.
Attacking from above would require me to remove the exhaust manifold and the steering linkage i think....which cant be right for a simple mount like this.
Thanks in advance!
Attacking from above would require me to remove the exhaust manifold and the steering linkage i think....which cant be right for a simple mount like this.
Thanks in advance!
Here is what i have found. hope that helps. Attached front ones instructions. If there is anything different on these instructions and your car, probably would be best if you provide your VIN.
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Mercedes R320L CDI 4MATIC 2007
I have a 2011 R-350 4-matic on jack stands right now. Can anyone tell me or post instructions on how to the driver's side mount out? I have tried lifting/shifting the engine. I simply can see how the mount can get past the front differential.
Attacking from above would require me to remove the exhaust manifold and the steering linkage i think....which cant be right for a simple mount like this.
Thanks in advance!
Attacking from above would require me to remove the exhaust manifold and the steering linkage i think....which cant be right for a simple mount like this.
Thanks in advance!
at the rear there is a crossmember mount, which probably you are not after. So first message should help you out.
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Thank you virgisr!
I was able to get this out the next morning by removing the AC compressor and the power steering pump/resevior and shifting the lifted engine to the side as much as possible.
It didn't occur to me to remove the engine supports but Im not sure how I would have done so with so little room to maneuver.
I couldn't even see the mounts or supports clearly so even if I had to do it all over again the right way it would be pretty tough.
I read a webpage where someone did the mount change on a 1st gen R-class and didn't need to remove accessories but that's definitely not the case with the gen2.
Hopefully this will help other's down the line.
I was able to get this out the next morning by removing the AC compressor and the power steering pump/resevior and shifting the lifted engine to the side as much as possible.
It didn't occur to me to remove the engine supports but Im not sure how I would have done so with so little room to maneuver.
I couldn't even see the mounts or supports clearly so even if I had to do it all over again the right way it would be pretty tough.
I read a webpage where someone did the mount change on a 1st gen R-class and didn't need to remove accessories but that's definitely not the case with the gen2.
Hopefully this will help other's down the line.
