Engine Mount: Service and Repair

NOTE: Engine mounts differ with regard to shore hardness.

For identification, a color dot is applied on engine mount in addition to part number.


Removal









Engine carrier right in model 116.120
20 Screw M 12 x 40
22 Shielding plate
23 Engine carrier
24 Combination screw M 8 x 18
25 Engine mount






Engine carrier right in model 123
20 Screw M 12 x 40
22 Shielding plate
23 Engine carrier
24 Combination screw M 8 x 15
25 Engine mount

1 Unscrew screws (20) for engine carrier on engine mount from below (arrow).






2 Unscrew nuts on engine shock absorbers below (arrow) and remove rubber buffer together with disk washers.

For loosening nuts. apply counterhold to piston rod at spot provided for this purpose (Fig. step 10).

3 Remove longitudinal regulating shaft. For this purpose, disconnect regulating linkage and pull out locking eye (arrow).

Model 116.120:

Model 116.120

Model 123:

Model 123

On models 116.120 and 123, pull longitudinal regulating shaft out of rubber mount in forward direction and remove in rearward direction.

Model 126.120:

Model 126.120

On model 126.120, pull longitudinal regulating shaft out of guide lever in rearward direction and remove in forward direction.






4 Remove intermediate piece on air cleaner.






5 Lift engine at oil pan by means of pit lift.

NOTE: To prevent damage to oil pan, use a wooden base.


The engine can also be lifted by means of a crane and engine hoist attached to front suspension eye.

When lifting, make sure that the fan is not abutting against radiator shell.

6 Remove shielding plate (22).
7 Unscrew screws (24) and remove engine mount.


Installation
8 Position new engine mount and screw down.
9 Insert shielding plates.

NOTE: Pay attention to installation position.






10 Lower engine, while fitting piston rods of engine shock absorbers on frame cross member.
11 Position screws (20) and tighten to 70 Nm.
12 Position rubber buffers and disk washers on engine shock absorbers.

Screw down engine shock absorbers. For this purpose, apply counterhold to piston rod at spot provided for this purpose (arrow).