How to replace engine mounts on a VAZ 2107 injector

To prevent vibration from the engine from being transmitted to the body, special support cushions are used in the car’s design. They are able to dampen internal combustion engine vibrations by 70-100%, thereby increasing the level of comfort in the cabin and increasing the service life of the machine. As a rule, replacing VAZ 2101-2107 engine mounts is often done independently.

Signs when it is necessary to replace the engine mounts on a classic VAZ 2107

The following symptoms of a faulty VAZ 2107 engine mount can be identified:

• Strong engine vibrations . If the motor shakes violently during operation, it means that its supports have become stiff or sagging and cannot properly absorb vibration loads.
• Sagging or misalignment of the internal combustion engine. If the engine is tilted left or right in the engine compartment, the cause is often a rupture of one cushion. If it sank forward evenly, the problem is in both supports, if backwards, the problem is in the rear one.
• Engine jerking when starting, accelerating and braking. If the engine twitches noticeably when starting, quickly accelerating or decelerating, or changing gears, the cushions have lost their original rigidity.
• Shaking gearshift lever. When the gearshift lever itself shakes, this often indicates wear on the rear support of the power unit. If the vibrations are very strong, they can even cause gears to fly out during sudden acceleration or deceleration.

If the described symptoms are detected, you need to carefully examine the engine supports, preferably by swinging them from the pit with a pry bar.

Which engine mounts are best for a classic?

The power unit of the classic VAZ family is attached to the body by three supports: two in front and one in the rear, near the gearbox (therefore it is directly the gearbox cushion, as it is called). At the front, the internal combustion engine is mounted on two identical supports with catalog number 2101-1001020, and at the rear, 2101-1001045 or 2107-1001045 are used.

What are the best engine mounts to install on a VAZ 2107?

Possible options are presented in the table:

If you need to replace the VAZ 2107 engine mount, you should take a closer look at BRT and SEVI products. They are a little tougher than LADA, but not “oaky” and have a service life increased by up to two times. The same can be said about TRIALLI, but they are a little more expensive. It is advisable to choose engine mounts for the VAZ 2107 from these three companies.

SONATEX is an engine mount for the VAZ 2107, the price of which is captivating due to its availability, and has a corresponding quality.

Is it possible to put pillows from Niva on the classic?

Visual difference between the pillows (Bottom - original, top - Niva)

Some motorists practice replacing the internal combustion engine supports on a VAZ 2107 with cushions from the Niva. Nivovskaya front support (catalog number 2121-1001020) is compatible with Zhiguli seats, but has a different design. Pillows 2101 are collapsible, with a spring and damper inside the rubber, and supports 2121 are solid rubber.

Due to the one-piece design of the Niva, the engine mounts on the VAZ 2107 last longer. But, due to increased rigidity, they transmit vibrations more strongly to the body. Therefore, if the engine works “like a clock” and is not prone to shaking, you can use them. But if the engine is “tired” and it is impossible to achieve the absence of vibrations, it is better to make do with standard supports for Zhiguli.

Could the engine jerk due to the mounts being too soft?

Engine mounts that are too soft are a common cause of engine vibrations and jerking when starting from a stop, sharp acceleration or deceleration. That is why you should not save (the part is inexpensive) and choose soft supports. In particular, AvtoVAZ and ROSTECO pillows are distinguished by their softness.

Is it possible to install hydraulic engine mounts on a VAZ 2107?

Separately, it is worth considering the hydraulic mounts of the VAZ 2107 engine, replacing the standard ones with which allows for smoother vibration damping. There are ready-made solutions, such as hydromounts for Niva from Avtoprodukt LLC, but they are rare. However, you can independently select hydraulic cushions that are compatible in size, for example, from BMW or Opel (ME003874, TOPRAN 201 364 755, OPTIMAL F72059). The hydraulic cushion on the VAZ 2107 will better dampen engine vibrations and run longer, but the cost and difficulty of installation do not justify this.

It is also worth considering that installing non-original hydraulic supports on classics sometimes causes difficulties. Firstly, when loose, some of them are about 1 cm thicker than stock ones and are difficult to get into place. Secondly, some pillows (from BMW) have a fixing protrusion on top. On Zhiguli it only gets in the way (the support is held in the hole of the beam due to the lower protrusion), so it must be cut down.

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Is there less vibration?

Too soft, I later installed from the Niva, there is a record in the log, with them there is more vibration at idle, but at high speeds (relatively high) there is less vibration, when slipping it is several times less, when you turn your heels on a slippery road the engine does not hang out, no these vibrations of the whole body as with standard pillows

Right. I also try to replace it right away so as not to accumulate damage.

You take a long extension 1/4 inch, a long head less than 17 so that the engraver does not fall into it, insert the extension into the head, put the washer and engraver on the extension, the end of the extension where the square rests on the pillow bolt and with the head you put this whole pie on the pillow bolt . The washer flies off on its own, but together with the engraver it stays on the thread. To do everything in a few attempts, no more than 10 minutes, sometimes it works the first time))) and sometimes it takes half an hour)))

It turned out to be easier if you remove the protection and boot, you can climb up from the top with your fingers and hold the washers) and with the other hand use the head with the nut and that’s it)

If you climb from above there is not enough space... The washer and the engraver do not fall together)))

Hello. Attach a magnet from the speaker to the beam, it will hold the washer. In general, they wrote that the threads on the new pillows should be shortened by a couple of turns so that they become hemorrhoid-free, less jacking is required. Just tighten the nut before doing this; when you cut it off, you twist it and it drives the threads through. Soon it will probably be necessary too, the pillows are already eight years old.

There was nothing at hand except the keys. Change these supports once every hundred years)

I read somewhere here that the fields will be stronger

Too hard, there is more vibration on the body, my neighbor has them on 6, he regrets that he installed them

in my opinion these are universal pillows, it says on the box even for 4x4 cars and classics 2101-2107

This is the back side of the box, the correct side is where it is marked with a marker

Ahh, I just didn’t pay attention to the marker, I also just bought pillows after the May ones, I’ll gather my strength and change them)

fast, good when there is a hole

Well, yes, a lift is even better. It’s good that there is a familiar owner of a service station, when you can go there freely, but you can’t take pictures there, you need to quickly so as not to interfere

If you experience vibrations in the engine, the first thing you should do is check the mounting of the engine mounts on the car. Today we will tell you in detail about replacing engine mounts on a VAZ 2107 with your own hands.

How to remove the front engine mount of a VAZ 2107

1. Place the car on an inspection hole or overpass.

2. Remove the mudguards.

3. Using a 17 mm socket wrench with a universal joint, unscrew the nut of the upper mounting of the mount on the left side of the engine.

4. Using the same tool, use the same tool to unscrew the nut of the lower mounting of the engine mount through the hole in the cross member.

5. Raise the VAZ 2107 engine with a jack and remove the cushion.

Installation of front engine mounts of VAZ 2107

1. Installation of the support is carried out in reverse order.

2. Before installing the engine mount, place the nut in the socket wrench and tighten it onto the stud.

Similarly, we replace the pillow on the right side of the car engine. To prevent the exhaust pipe from heating the engine mount, a heat shield is installed between the cross member and the right mount.

The rear engine mount of the VAZ 2107 is attached to the rear cover and cross member of the gearbox.

How to remove the rear engine mount

1. Remove the gearbox cross member from the studs of the VAZ 2107 body.

2. Using a 13 mm socket wrench, unscrew the two nuts securing the rear engine mount to the rear gearbox cover.

3. Remove the gearbox cross member assembled with the rear engine mount from the rear cover studs.

4. Using a 13 mm socket wrench, unscrew the two nuts securing the rear engine mount of the VAZ 2107, holding the bolts from turning with a wrench of the same size.

5. Remove the rear engine mount of the VAZ 2107. A spacer sleeve is installed between the eyes of the rear engine mount.

Installation of the rear engine mount of the VAZ 2107 is performed in the reverse order. Let me remind you that the previous article was about replacing the front suspension shock absorber on a VAZ 2107 with your own hands.

What is needed when replacing VAZ 2107 engine mounts at home

Replacing the VAZ 2107 engine mounts is carried out in an inspection pit, overpass or lift, since the best access to them is from below. Before removing the VAZ 2107 engine mount, you need to prepare:

• jack or hydraulic stand;
• a board or beam with a thickness of 25 mm, a width of about 20 cm and a length of about half a meter wider than a pit or overpass;
• a small piece of board or timber, approximately 20x20 cm;
• open-end or socket wrench 13;
• head 13 (optional);
• open-end or ring wrench 17;
• head at 17;
• ratchet for heads;
• cardan or flexible extension for the wrench.

The front airbags are replaced in pairs, since if one is worn out, then the other will not last long. It’s even better to change all three supports at the same time to forget about problems with them for a long time.

It is also possible to replace the engine mounts of a VAZ 2107 without a pit, but this is a more labor-intensive operation. To carry it out, you will also need stands (aka repair stands, sawhorses) or at least strong wooden blocks on which you need to install the car after jacking it up.

Features of replacing the VAZ 2110 box cushion

It is possible to carry out repairs yourself. Initially, it is worth purchasing suitable cushions for the gearbox for a VAZ 2110 car (produced by the Volzhsky Rubber Plant). Also, you need bolts, nuts, washers, and a casing bushing.

The main stages of replacing the VAZ 2110 gearbox cushion:

1. The car starts up in the inspection hole.
2. A beam is placed across the pit, on which the jack is installed (closer to the support).
3. Visually you can determine the condition of the support. If it is deformed, the spare part needs to be replaced.
4. To remove the pillow, you need to unscrew the nuts that secure it to the box.
5. The through fastening bolt is unscrewed.
6. The pillow is removed.

Installation of a new spare part occurs in the reverse order. Replacing a pillow on a box does not require any specific skills; this procedure does not require much time.

Thus, replacing the VAZ 2110 gearbox cushion can be done independently. When carrying out this procedure, you need a set of keys and a jack. In normal condition, the products should be solid; components should be periodically checked for integrity. There are many signs that the gearbox cushions have become unusable, for example, vibrations of the gearbox lever, knocking noises when switching from 1st to 2nd gear. The car must be equipped with original spare parts only.

How to replace the internal combustion engine cushions of a VAZ 2107 with your own hands?

Replacing pillows on a VAZ 2107: video

Replacing engine mounts 2107 using a pit, overpass or lift, if there are no problems, will take about an hour. Difficulties may arise if the threads of the nuts become stuck due to corrosion. Therefore, before replacing the VAZ 2107 engine mounts, it is recommended to treat the nuts with an aerosol lubricant like Liquid Key or WD-40.

Step-by-step instructions on how to change the front engine mounts on a VAZ 2107

1. We drive the car into a pit, overpass or lift it on a lift. On an overpass or pit, you need to secure the wheels with shoes and/or a handbrake/gear.
2. Remove the engine mudguards and engine compartment (if any).
3. Using a ratchet with a universal joint or a flexible extension and a 17mm socket, unscrew the bottom nut through the holes in the beam.

Replacing the right engine mount of a VAZ 2107 is done in a similar way, but due to access difficulties, it may be necessary to remove the top nut using a regular 17-socket wrench through access from below. Next, you can unscrew the support using a ratchet with a 17mm head.

How to replace the rear airbag on a VAZ 2107 - step-by-step instructions:

1. We drive the car into a pit, overpass, or lift it with a lift. We fix the wheels with shoes and/or a handbrake/gear (on a pit and overpass).
2. Using a piece of board, we jack up the tail of the gearbox in the area of ​​the rib where the crankcase meets the sump to remove the load from the support and cross member.

Using a 17 wrench, tighten the nut in this position

Subtleties when replacing supports on a VAZ 2107 engine

Here you need to get to this nut from below using a 17 wrench with a ratchet

Since replacing a VAZ 2107 engine mount does not always go according to plan, and some manipulations in practice are not easy, it is worth considering a few tricks for quickly replacing ICE mounts:

• You can unscrew the upper nut of the right support from below using a long 17 mm socket and a ratchet.
• To unscrew the upper right nut from above, you can use a 17 mm spanner (it produces the initial break), and then use a flexible extension for the ratchet.
• To screw the cushions to the lower beam without losing the washers, the nuts need to be inserted into the head at 17, and the washers should be coated with thick lubricant (grease, litol-24, CV joint, etc.) and glued inside the beam or outside the head. This way, when you attach the nut to the stud, the washer will be in its place.

Thanks to these “secrets”, replacing VAZ 2107 pillows is much faster.

The difference in replacing engine mounts on a VAZ 2107 injector and carburetor

On the injector, it becomes difficult to get the cushion itself into the bracket; to do this, the engine needs to be raised a little

On injection cars, it is difficult to replace the engine mounts of a VAZ 2107; the price of this operation at a service station is higher than in the case of the carburetor version of the Zhiguli, by 500-1000 rubles. But you can do everything yourself by organizing access to the nuts from above.

To get to the top nut of the right support, the ratchet drive may not be enough, and the flexible extension may not have enough rigidity to break the nut out of place. In this case, you need to tear it off using an open-end or spanner wrench. The loosened nut can then be completely unscrewed using a flexible wrench extension or with your fingers.

To replace the left support on an injection classic, getting to it from above, you will need to remove the fuel vapor adsorber. Access to the right one is made difficult by the collector. Therefore, it is better to get there from below. But, thanks to the throttle cable drive, there is no need to remove traction from the gas pedal (there is none). Otherwise, the replacement is no different from the replacement on a carburetor modification of the VAZ 2107.

Sixteen-valve transverse unit VAZ-2112

The side airbags of the 16-valve VAZ engine change in the same way as on its eight-valve version.
The lower front airbag is dismantled by unscrewing the two bolts securing it. First, you should slightly raise the engine using a jack or a special lift. After removing the old part, the position of the power unit may change slightly. In this case, the holes for the bolts on the support and in the places where it is attached will no longer coincide. You should raise or lower the motor a little more, in this way achieving a clear alignment of the holes.

The upper support located near the right “glass” is replaced in a similar way. If, after unscrewing the fixing nuts, it is not possible to move and remove the element, it is necessary to raise the “engine” another 1-2 cm, which will allow the existing load to be removed from the support. The new pillow is installed in the reverse order. To facilitate installation, it is permissible to treat the seats with WD-40 type lubricant.

Note: dismantling all engine mounts cannot be done at the same time. After such actions, the power unit will simply fall to the ground. It will be extremely difficult to install it back. Replacement of the front engine mount, rear mount, and side supports should be done one after the other.

Replacing engine mounts for a VAZ 2107 without a pit

Using a jack, you need to raise the engine so that you can remove and install supports

Replacing engine mounts on a classic without a pit is done in the same order as with a pit, with the exception of a few nuances:

• The rear wheels must be securely blocked with shoes at the front and rear (required).
• Having jacked up the car on each side in turn, it needs to be installed on trestles (repair racks) or strong decks (diameter from 15 cm), beams, resting them on the bottom stiffening elements (jacks, spars, boxes). It is better to use 2 supports on each side (for safety).

Having raised the front of the car so that there is enough space to penetrate under the bottom and work there with wrenches, you can change the pillows according to the instructions outlined above.

Repair or replacement

Before deciding whether repair, adjustment or replacement of the link is necessary, it will have to be disassembled.

1. Remove the cover on the gear shift knob;
2. The machine must be installed on a jack or on an overpass (pit);
3. Remove the front console, which is bolted on;
4. Remove the rocker by unscrewing 6 bolts.

During this procedure, carefully inspect all parts. You definitely need to bend the boot and inspect the condition of the support, cardan shaft, and oil seal.

It may be necessary to use a rem. kit, and perhaps a more complex repair is needed.

If the bushing is deformed, it needs replacement. If the cardan has play, as well as if the hole in the lever axis is worn, a complete replacement of the link and repair belt is necessary. the kit clearly won't help.

It happens that the rocker pad is to blame for the rattling noise when changing gears. Replacing a pillow is a simple operation, but can be beneficial.

What happens if you don’t change faulty pillows?

If you place the support crookedly or do not change it when it is already heavily cracked, the engine will become distorted due to which torque will be poorly transmitted

If worn or broken supports are not replaced in time, the load on the bolts and studs of fastenings to the body and internal combustion engine increases. Increased vibration and shaking also do not benefit the power unit. A broken or worn rear support harms the gearbox, which begins to shake, knock out gears, and the load on the driveshaft also increases, the clutch of which, together with the gearbox shank, moves over a larger range than provided by the manufacturer. A car with worn engine mounts starts and accelerates worse, jerks and shakes, which negatively affects driving comfort and safety. Considering that pillows are inexpensive, it is better to change them when the first signs of wear appear, rather than wait until they finally fail.

Engine mounts are a critical design element of any vehicle. They perform the following tasks:

• are a mechanism for attaching the engine to the body;
• block the transmission of vibrations from the engine to the body;
• prevent possible movement of the motor during sudden braking or acceleration.

The same supports are used for the entire Classic range. These are models VAZ 2101, 2102, 2103,2104, 2105, 2106 and 2107.

The following models are used in Zhiguli:

Two side supports with which the engine is mounted on the left and right.

Front airbag (support) Disassembled part

These are collapsible models, inside of which there is a special spring and a rubber bumper (barrel).

The rear support on which the gearbox is mounted.

Rear support (pillow) for a five-speed gearbox Rear cushion (support) for a four-speed gearbox

In case of malfunctions, the engine mounts on the VAZ 2107 are replaced.

Features of the pillows used

There are several nuances that you should know about the supports in general, as well as about the engine mounts used on the VAZ 2109 model.

• When developing the design of supports that serve to reduce engine vibrations, manufacturers take into account the loads absorbed by the supports;
• These elements are under constant influence of loads, the magnitude of which varies;
• One constant load is the weight of the engine. But when the car starts, another load arises;
• When the car moves in reverse, the supports take on negative forces;
• When sharply accelerating or braking, when a wheel hits a pothole, or when hitting an obstacle, these same negative forces arise. The front, rear and side engine mounts are responsible for extinguishing them;
• To make cushions for the VAZ 2109, special natural rubber, high-grade SKI-3 rubber is used. In addition to rubber components, the supports include steel elements and heavy-duty adhesive;
• The VAZ 2109 engine mounts are capable of withstanding temperature loads in the range from -40 to +70 degrees Celsius.

Engine mount malfunctions

Typically, the front cushions of a VAZ engine are provided with a manufacturer’s warranty equal to 100 thousand kilometers. In practice, the actual service life can range from 150 to 200 thousand kilometers. The rear supports do not last that long and fail after 80 - 100 thousand kilometers.

Experts advise changing the entire set of pillows at the same time. This increases their overall resource and eliminates the need to climb under the hood three times to replace each cushion individually.

Most often, failure manifests itself in the fact that the support ceases to be elastic. The rubber of the cushion loses its properties over the years. This is due to regular load, as well as changes in environmental temperature and humidity. The rubber begins to harden, cracks appear on it, and delamination occurs. The pillow ceases to perform its shock-absorbing function.

Do you hear strange sounds from the engine compartment? Does the sound appear while driving on a bad road, but disappears on flat areas and during acceleration? Is the rattling of the gear knob starting to irritate you? Are there body vibrations that are strongly transmitted to the steering wheel? It's time to check the condition of the engine mounts!

If the breakdown is not repaired in a timely manner, this will lead to misalignment of the motor, which will lead to wear on the drive axle, failure of the gearbox bearings, damage to the clutch system and other unpleasant consequences.

Signs of wear

Since the function of the engine mount is to dampen vibrations, if they are noticeable even at idle, this indicates a problem. Among other signs of wear on the airbags on the VAZ 2114:

1. Vibration of the gearshift lever. This indicates that all motor vibrations are transmitted to the box.
2. If you open the hood, strong vibrations of the engine are visible.
3. Uneven car operation. The fact is that when the silent blocks are heavily worn, the crankcase begins to move slightly relative to the clutch. Because of this, the crankshaft position sensor (CPS) constantly produces different signals. The ECU is forced to mistakenly “catch” the revolutions to eliminate the imbalance.

When the car drives, serious vibrations occur, which are transmitted to the body from the power unit. To ensure the necessary level of comfort while driving and not to be distracted by extraneous noise or shaking, special supports are mounted on the car. If you remove them, driving a VAZ 2114 can be compared to riding an old wooden cart.

Causes of malfunctions

The most important problem that pillows face is the loss of elasticity of the material. This is due to the fact that the supports are made of rubber. Over time and with use, these elements lose their original characteristics. Various factors accelerate the wear process of bearings:

• Regular exercise;
• Long service life;
• Cold;
• Heat;
• Temperature changes, etc.

If elasticity decreases, this entails the formation of cracks and delamination of the material.

Replacement is purely a matter of time. But the procedure for changing the front and all other pillows should be carried out on time. If you drive for a long time with worn out bearings, this will result in a negative impact on engine performance. Then the repair will cost much more than the cost of new supports.

The main advice is to periodically check the condition of the supports for wear. If you detect a fault in a timely manner, you can replace it yourself and significantly save on car repairs.

Price issue

If you do everything correctly and in a timely manner, then your costs will be insignificant. You will have to purchase new supports and contact a car service. Of course, it is quite possible to do it on your own. This is a matter of desire and availability of appropriate skills.

How much will it cost to replace engine mounts? We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the current prices for the VAZ 2114.

There is no need to pay someone, since the replacement can be done by yourself.

Replacing supports: operating procedure

Here are instructions on how to change the mounts on a VAZ engine yourself.

Front

1. We drive the seven into the pit and put chocks under the wheels to securely fix the car. Remove the mudguard from the desired side. This will allow access to the front airbag.
2. Now you need to unscrew the nut of the upper support fastening. A 17mm socket wrench will come in handy.
3. The lower support nut is located in a special hole in the front beam and is unscrewed with the same 17mm wrench.
4. Now you need to remove the old pillow to replace it. But this is hampered by the engine, which clamps the support with its weight. To lift the engine, we will need a jack. We place a board under the crankcase so as to block the inspection hole. The edges of the board should protrude from the edge of the pit by at least 20 centimeters on both sides. The board must be thick and strong enough to support the weight of the motor. A jack is installed on it and the engine is raised through a spacer made of a 20 by 20 centimeter board. The motor will not rise much until it stops. But this will be enough to remove the old pillow.
5. We install a new support and tighten the nuts. To attach the lower nut to the stud, it must be inserted into the wrench.

Replacement for each of the front supports is carried out according to a similar scheme.

Rear

The rear support is mounted inside the yoke under the gearbox. To replace it, you will have to unscrew the traverse itself.

1. First, unscrew the two nuts securing the gearbox yoke.
2. Then the rear engine mount mounts are unscrewed from the gearbox.
3. Then the entire traverse is removed along with the pillow.
4. Using a 13mm wrench, the pillow is unscrewed from the traverse.
5. When installing a new engine mount, you must remember to return the spacer sleeve installed between the mounting mounts.

Replacing the wing cushion with your own hands

Begin:

• we place the car on the overpass;
• we go into the salon;
• remove the cover and the plastic handle on top;
• Use special pliers (platypus) to remove the retaining ring;
• we climb under the car;
• The rocker pad is held in place by four nuts that need to be unscrewed.

Note. It is worth noting that the standard ring can be removed very easily, because it has special lugs. If you bought a new imported set of backstage cushions, then there is another locking ring without ears, but it is better not to install it, but to use the old one.

After replacement, defects in the backstage support are not detected in most cases. Assembly is carried out strictly in the reverse order: a support is installed, which is secured with nuts. It is necessary to consolidate the above listed theoretical aspects of replacing the backstage cushion with the help of photo and video materials. Instructions on how to do the replacement yourself will be most effective if you have some visual reinforcement. In most cases, the price of the issue is small, but everything depends directly on the quality of the part itself. You can also find out about replacing the short-stroke rocker on our website.

Small tricks

In various instructions on the Internet, the process of replacing pillows is described very simply and unpretentiously. There is a feeling that this work will take no more than an hour, and even a person without experience can cope with it.

But in practice you usually have to tinker. Difficulties arise due to poor access to nuts and tight space for maneuvering with spare parts. As a result, work can drag on for the whole day and be quite nerve-wracking.

To avoid this, we recommend that you carefully watch the video at the end of this article.

Here we list a few tips that will make your work easier.

1. The jack is placed under the clutch bell. A spacer in the form of a 20x20cm board is used.
2. There is no need to lift the engine too much. The exhaust pipe will rest against the steering rod, which will lead to the body lifting along with the engine. Of course, you can remove the steering rod or exhaust pipe, which will allow the engine to rise a little higher until the clutch bell stops in the floor tunnel.
3. The left cushion is very easy to remove. Therefore, most lessons are based on the example of this particular support. You will have to tinker a little longer with the right support.
4. To remove the left support, just use a pry bar or simply push the engine away from you. The pillow is pressed against the beam and pulled towards itself.
5. Before installing a new cushion, check the tightness of all nuts on it and tighten them if necessary.
6. Clean the installation site from dirt and rust accumulated over the years.
7. When installing, first place the bottom pin in the slot on the beam. Then we press on the engine and insert the upper pin into the cushion bracket. Since the engine is raised slightly, the part fits perfectly into place. So there is no need to cut off the pin to fit it in there.
8. Things are a little more complicated with the right pillow. The fact is that access to the upper fastening nut is difficult. But this can be solved. A long 17mm socket and a ratchet will help. With this simple device you can unscrew the nut from under the car. But it will be quite difficult to do this from above. This is due to the fact that the pillow is located at an angle to the block.
9. In order for the new cushion to fit into the bracket, you must first get the lower pin into the hole on the beam, then lift the engine in the area of ​​the generator and put the upper pin in place.
10. Don't forget to put a heat shield on the right pillow. Otherwise, it will not live long due to overheating from the exhaust.
11. When installing the rear cushion in the traverse, do not confuse where the back is and where the front of the cushion is. Otherwise, you will have to take it out and screw it on again.
12. To fasten the traverse to the body, you need to lift the box using a jack. This will allow you to press the traverse to the bottom and successfully tighten the nuts. This will avoid the need to lift the box on its hump and tighten the nuts, bent halfway.

Replacement

As already mentioned, there are three rubber supports on the “fourteenth”:

• front;
• left;
• rear

Front cushion

1. It is necessary to drive the car onto the overpass and make sure that it does not move. To do this, put the handbrake on and engage first gear.
2. We remove the crankcase and engine protection, freeing access to the support.
3. If the car is not new, to make work easier, all fasteners should be treated with anti-rust solution, and before assembly, all bolts should be cleaned with the same solution.
4. Raise the engine slightly using a jack. It is recommended to place a wooden beam or board between them to prevent damage to the part. We carry out the lifting very carefully, avoiding damage to the fan housing and radiator.
5. On the body cross member we find a long bolt connecting the bracket to the support and unscrew it.
6. We unscrew the mounting bolts connecting the support to the engine block.
7. We remove the damaged pillow.
8. We install a new one and assemble everything in reverse order.

Left pillow

To replace the left airbag, you need to equip yourself with a cable.

1. Using a cable, we hook up the gearbox and place a jack under it.
2. If the starter is an old type (large size), remove it.
3. Find the bolt that holds the support to the bracket and unscrew it.
4. We remove the pillow.
5. Install the new pillow by performing the steps in reverse order. Before firmly tightening the bolts, check that everything is in place.

Back cushion

To replace the right airbag you will also need a cable.

1. Similar to replacing the left airbag, you need to hook up the gearbox with a cable and place a jack under it for safety.
2. We loosen the bolts connecting the gearbox and the cushion.
3. We also loosen the 2 nuts on the body that hold the cushion.
4. Raise the gearbox with a jack and unscrew these 2 nuts.
5. We unscrew the bolts from the box that secure the mountings of the pillow.
6. Remove the rubber support.
7. We install a new pillow, to do this we do what is written above in reverse order. Don't forget to clean off any rust before screwing in the bolts.

Price issue

Today, engine mounts are produced by different manufacturers. The most popular product in our country is the BRT model. The original products are made of a special type of rubber SKI-3, which allows them to withstand a wide range of temperatures. The side plates are made of high quality steel.

An original front airbag from the BRT company will cost 500-600 rubles . The rear cushion will cost about 700-800 rubles .

You shouldn’t save money and buy pillows for 200 rubles . These low quality fakes will not benefit your engine. Moreover, a couple of thousand rubles is not such a high price for a part that will work for more than 100 thousand km. mileage

Brief summary

In order to sleep well, we place a pillow under our heads. Also, in order to avoid noise and vibration, the designers have developed sophisticated motor mounts. If at least one of them collapses, the salon immediately turns into something like a echoing iron barrel.

If the engine comes into hard contact with the body as a result of wear on the cushion, you need to reduce the speed to minimum and carefully move to the repair site. Damaged pillows will naturally have to be replaced.

And in order not to think about pillows for a longer time, you just need to change your attitude towards the car. Careful driving over uneven surfaces, smooth starting and gradual acceleration should become a habit. A calm driving style will extend the life of the supports and the car as a whole.