Installed billet engine mounts on my s600 tonight
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Installed billet engine mounts on my s600 tonight
Took 2-3 hours tops. Didnt take pics but this job is cake. I removed the two bolts holding the motor to the subframe, jacked the engine up 3-4 inches as high as it would safely go without having to disconnect anything. To avoid any power steering rack work I disassembled the mounts while they were still in the engine bay. With the rack in the way the whole assembly will not come out. I removed the three E torx from each assembly and it breaks into three pieces allowing everything to come out without removing exhaust or moving the rack. I slide the new mount and other parts back into the engine bay and assemble it all there if that makes sense. Then bolt back to the engine, drop the motor, bolt to the subframe. If anyone doesnt want to do this job on their w221 chassis S600 come see me. Ill do it lol
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well I spent the last year and half with one mount broken in two pieces. Cruising it seems no harsher. at idle I feel it slightly. but the trade off is not having to change mounts as often.
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thanks
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Thank you for the post! I have an S 600 that needs engine mounts but the official WIS procedure is making me anxious because I don't want to disconnect the steering rack. I know there is little space to access the top bolts, how did you remove them and with what tool? I think I will buy a stubby 1/4 ratchet but not sure if it's necessary.
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Thank you for the post! I have an S 600 that needs engine mounts but the official WIS procedure is making me anxious because I don't want to disconnect the steering rack. I know there is little space to access the top bolts, how did you remove them and with what tool? I think I will buy a stubby 1/4 ratchet but not sure if it's necessary.
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Is this possible to do without unbolting the steering rack and dropping the subframe? I don't have a lift, only jack stands. I was planning on raising the engine just enough to get the mounts out. Is there a guide on how to unbolt the steering rack?
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Pull fasteners that make the pan under the rack. Seems like 18mm bolts.
Unbolt rack. Let it hang from tie rods and hydraulic hoses. It won’t get away.
Rent time on a hoist. Money well spent.
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I attempted to change the motor mounts but I was not able to reach the top bolts.. I will drop the subframe like you said. What bolts need to be taken off when the subframe is dropped? I tried searching wis but I cant find the document
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