Engine Mount: Service and Repair

Removing and installing engine mount

Special Tools And Equipment:

Special tools required








Component overview

Removing engine mount

Note:
^ This task can only be performed in the Cayenne S (M48100) if the engine has been removed or suspended on the body. This description covers suspension on the body.
^ The engine must be removed in the Cayenne Turbo (M48150).

Caution: Danger of injury!
^ When working on the engine suspension, the engine must be appropriately secured against falling or lowering.
^ Never use defective lifting equipment.
^ Only use lifting equipment tested and approved by Porsche.
^ The components are very heavy. There is a danger of crushing.
^ Wear protective gloves.
^ Please observe general warning notes.

1. Support the engine on the body.





2. Remove engine guard.





3. Remove front suspension subframe. Do not use the fastening screws again.
4. Undo the two fastening screws from the engine carrier to the body and remove the engine carrier.





5. Undo the two fastening screws to the left and right -6- on the hydraulic mounts.
6. Undo engine mounts. To do this, undo the fastening nuts on the support arms and remove the engine mounts.

Installing engine mounts

Note:
^ The engine mounts must be aligned using the engine carrier.
^ The engine mounts differ (left right) and must not be interchanged.

1. Position engine mounts on the support arm. When doing so, note the positioning pin on the mount. It must engage in the recess on the support arm.
2. Position new fastening nuts and screw them on so that the positioning pin cannot pop out. Do not tighten the fastening nuts.





3. Fit the engine carrier. To do this, position the fastening screws (M10 x 45) on the hydraulic mounts and tighten them. Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
4. Tighten engine mounts on the engine. Tighten the fastening nuts to 75 Nm (56 ft. lbs.).
5. Tighten the fastening screws from the engine carrier to the body. Tightening torque: 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.) + 180°.





6. Install suspension subframe.
7. Fit engine guard.








Tightening torque