How to tell if a motor mount is bad. How to check loose or bad motor engine mount. Learn the main methods for diagnosing a bad motor mount or bad transmission mount. The first method is to watch the engine as it goes in and out of gear. The next method is to drive the car (when you know it is aligned properly) and see if it pulls.
How to replace a Transmission Mount : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nV1XSbePT4
How to replace another Motor Mount: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33k3vL-j68Y
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12 thoughts on “How to diagnose a bad motor mount or transmission mount”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Stellar V says:

    What are the insulators for?

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars AshMesservy says:

    Great video!! Really helped me understand what the mechanic was telling me! Thank you!

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sad Pikachu says:

    Even though this video is 9 years old, I just wanna thank this man for educating me. It was very helpful. Thank you.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars DIY ASMR PROJECTS says:

    Thank you very much. Great explanation. I will be replacing mine in few days .

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars IRONMAN 1960 says:

    Brilliant

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars generic dude says:

    I have vibration at idle (throughout the SUV) so I was wondering if my motor and/or transmission mounts could be bad at 58,000 miles on a 2014 Xterra. I don't see much movement on the engine though. I do get a momentary shudder when going from park to reverse. There are no vacuum leaks so I ruled that out. I've been told of several other things that cold be bad but I don't have any codes.

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MAN -O- WAR says:

    I have a bad clunking noise going over bumps, but it stops when I turn the steering wheel in either direction. When driving straight on smooth roads, there is no noise and no vibration in the steering wheel. So, I don't think it's a CV joint problem. Any ideas?

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Avin R says:

    Interesting. Gotta check my shit out. Pretty sure it's bad bad noises when shifting from park to reverse and such. But regular driving shifts perfectly.

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars xizsv says:

    So inside of the car is shaking to right?

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars groovy leg says:

    you should probably have specified that some of these symptoms only really apply to transverse mounted engines(correct me if I'm wrong) since they torque back and forth unlike a good ol' RWD drive train that torques side to side

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mar’sWrld says:

    I went to car max 2 times and they told me they couldn’t find out why my mustang was doing this and a 4 minute YouTube video did it wow😂

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Eber Colegio says:

    Man so nice to see this old vid of yours and notice how much you´ve evolved! Nice job… I love your videos.

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