How to Diagnose and Replace a Motor Mount

Here is a how to on diagnosing and replacing a bad motor mount on a 2006 Hyundai Elantra.
1/2" Impact Gun: amzn.to/2b07qR4
Brakleen: amzn.to/2aObgcO
PB Blaster: amzn.to/2aRnF2w
My Aluminum Racing Jack: amzn.to/2b07U9K
Set of 3 Ton Aluminum Racing Jack Stands: amzn.to/2bmVTtT

[@futopia]

Started out a bit slow, but quickly became the best video for replacing a motor mount. Well worth watching. Includes jacking up the car and the engine correctly. Thanks for the video.

[@badboy3211000]

The first 20 seconds of this videos helped me a lot! "Vibrations at idle..." that was all i need to hear. Thanks!

[@camronbitzer3159]

I wish you had done all of them, just cause this was the best tutorial I've found. Very helpful though, and if the others are replaced the same way it'll be easy to figure out. Thanks man!

[@heidis.3699]

I agree. He did such a great job on replacing and explaining, that I wish he did them all.

[@cheapestwhips2010]

You are sick if you disliked this video. It’s very informative

[@robincole3154]

Very well done! I learned quite a few valuable tips. Thank you

[@smokedawg7923]

that's what I needed to hear and see. now imma gonna go buy my Mounts and do it myself.

[@Boltsense]

Foreal been holding it off for months cause people be saying its risky and hard

[@evertonhayles8255]

Thanks for the information. I now know where and how the rear mount is located on the car. It's refreshing to me. Thanks

[@extraterestrial]

Great video. The motor mounts on my mazda 3 have gone out a few times while under warranty and I'm pretty sure they're busted again now that I'm out of warranty, but I feel pretty confident to check/replace them myself now thanks to your video.

[@stephencook7337]

My car was idling very roughly and it didn’t accelerate correctly in drive. Popped the hood up and lo and behold 3 of the 4 mounts were thrashed, the last one close to failing. Scary. Awesome video!

[@CarlosRios-mo6vd]

Hey man you just showed me where exactly I have to place the support when replacing a mount thank you good video!!

[@myRatchets]

Carlos Rios Sweet, glad the video was helpful. gl

[@johnjingleheimersmith9259]

Thanks I just changed out 2 motor mounts (front and rear) and 1 transmission mount on my elantra 05. I will say the one you did is the easiest of all of them. Also of note, I think that the elantra's design actually allows for a lot of engine movement, so the changing of gears and revving while watching for movement may not be the most certain diagnosis. Visual inspection of the rubber is probably best.

[@johnjingleheimersmith9259]

John Goodson That front bottom motor mount is a major pain in the neck to remove and unfasten.

[@myRatchets]

John Goodson Good info, thanks for sharing. Visual inspection is the best, especially to verify before spending the money and labor. Cheers

[@nicolasbutten7112]

Very good job. This video makes me think it is so easy to verify my engine mounts car.

[@mywuwa]

nice video ! ESPECIALLY, THE SEQUENCE OF BOLT TIGHT METHOD, IT'S HELPFUL . TKS

[@LuisGomez-pg2qk]

Super great video! That's how it supposed to be done 👍👍

[@thebear2283]

Nice Job I really needed this video to give me an idea of what is going on with my car!! my car shakes a lot I hope that replacing this mounts would fix it thank you!!

[@myRatchets]

Solis Np, hope it works out for you. GL

[@rajuusa1983]

to be honest with all ,,,the way you describe ,it is 100%,,, thank you so much,,,

[@tdok]

Great video. Very informative and enjoyable to watch.

[@Jaymon1203213]

Great video. I've been trying to figure out if it's the alternator or the engine mount in my '08 Caliber (NEVER BY A CALIBER!). Those tests will definitely help me figure it out. Thanks for the help!

[@seriffidanci3664]

Just excellent.My Peugeot 206 has same problem and will solve it tomorrow i hope.Thank you very much!

[@badboy3211000]

so lucky! that rear mount is easily accessible unlike my 2003 mitsubishi galant

[@myRatchets]

Cleaned them as best I could without a wire wheel, there is threadlock on them you cant see it in the video. cheers

[@LonskiBig]

.....Done correctly. Good explanation.......

[@GForceVRX]

Very helpful video thanks mate!

[@trapps75]

Very good video for motor mounts

[@Dassick89]

There were locktite on those bolts going to the frame. You can heat them to remove it easier and also should use locktite when reinstalling

[@clomputech]

Excellent explanation.

[@uzayalsan925]

Good job , it is very useful for me now i can apply to this steps on my dad`s honda civic :)

[@myRatchets]

Uzay Alsan Sweet, gl and thanks for your comment. cheers

[@AlanCooney]

Hey Sir, Great video!! Like the close up shots and seeing faulty part while engine is running. Very helpful. Now can I have your impact gun please? I want it. I need it. I really do!!

[@myRatchets]

Alan Cooney haha sure swing by and I'll let you borrow it.

[@ExpensiveGarbage]

RatchetsAnd Wrenches lol

[@shawnhess87]

@@myRatchets I can move motor on a 2006 lincoln zephyr with my hand when I push downon the front of engine.could this be a motor mount or torque mount strut? Thanks

[@Juice011785]

I wish bolts would have the size embossed in the top of them - I'm pretty good at eyeing it out, but it would make life so much easier.

[@resultsds]

Thanks for sharing, you made it easy to understand

[@timothy2830]

I've got to replace the exact one, but in a 2003 Kia Optima (Hyundai Sonata). All the ABS lines are in the way of removing the mount's bolts from the top, I wish they made it removable from below, like this one... damn.

[@tgodfrey5608]

Good job good technique good advice and info...

[@hammoodii7]

Great video, very helpful.

[@paulattea989]

So helpful, thankyou!

[@viyau]

I was looking for ideas about this. I was worried that my transmission was acting up as it was clunky when shifting. Seems to be the motor mounts.

[@bigbub2118]

Great video

[@HypocriticYT]

Bolt hardness rating and diameter can be used to figure out torque specs.

[@jangyoo3862]

Fantastic job arrange and show me a lot.Thanks again>

[@kevinlagunas636]

Good job! You didn't show us if it fixed the vibration?

[@jordanc3654]

You have tore into a lot of stuff... I’ve looked up all kinds of videos for references and most times i can find you working on something... you either enjoy working on cars or like me, had to figure a way to make it work if you wanted a ride..

[@marclucas318]

Video was very helpful.... Thanks...

[@TomParsonsPlace]

Well explained, well shown. Thanks!

[@myRatchets]

Tom Parsons np, glad you like it. cheers

[@talkietommy]

Glad I found this video

[@thepatriotrcchannel8693]

Great video man. Thanks. Very hey helpful.

[@myRatchets]

Chris Martin np, glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting.

[@macknumber9]

Can you feel this vibration while in park too? Or vibrations in park would be more related to a misfiring engine?

[@joeyabrantes]

Well done presentation, thank you.

[@myRatchets]

+Joey Abrantes np, thanks for commenting. Cheers

[@chessybaeza4421]

great stuff, maybe you can use a laser pointer to better point out or identify components

[@myRatchets]

Chessy Baeza Good idea, but if I get a laser pointer I'll put it on my shark because I've always wanted sharks with freaking laser beems on their freaking heads :-)

[@Johnny-km3jl]

I wish you were in SoCal bro I need to know witch one I need to replace I already replaced the front one and it feels a little bit better but now when I’m driving uphill I feel like it has a transmission Kik but hopefully it’s my motor mount

[@faraznasiri6583]

thanks for great explanation

[@BadDriversofSouthernCalifornia]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@myRatchets]

Bad Drivers of Southern California np, thanks for commenting.

[@TrueVintageRnBFan]

Great undercar camera Shot of motor mount being ripped by motor

[@axenz1]

My Civic EK3 transmission mount very hard to remove from top. underneath no access :( Thanks for the nice video :)

[@ChewbaccaR2-D2]

Thanx Bro.. really good job... really useful for bc zi going to change my Mazda lantis motor mount

[@ronaldsantos6668]

Nice video

[@Yo_Astro1]

GREAT VIDEO.... I GOT FRONT & REAR DONE (ACURA TL 06) AND IT RIDES BETTER BUT I FEEL MORE VIBRATION IN STEARING WHEEL THAN BEFORE WHILE IDLING..... WHAT COULD CAUSE THAT NOW?

[@myRatchets]

ASTRO_Av You should check your transmission and other motor mount, also have you replaced cv axles on this car lately?

[@oiboy626]

Great video! Thank you!

[@myRatchets]

+oiboy626 np, thanks for commenting. cheers

[@2bluejay0]

Good video!

[@uniculCSM]

What is that sound from 5:25 after you stop pressing the acceleration? That short sound, like some little steel balls vibrating. I have that sound too when I accelerate, but my motor mounts seem to be fine.

[@philipryan3195]

brilliant video yer diamond geezer uk son tha.nmks greattt

[@mr_antsis]

nice video ! pretty help me much!

[@blairguinea1337]

Nice job man,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@zaifkhann]

Hey i have a question, can we use engine oil or transmission oil in a leaked hydraulic engine mount?

[@purpledonatello]

is it okay to use a car jack instead of hydrualic jack? afraid those might fail.

[@myfiremydesire3821]

there were hissing noise after i change my left right and front engine mount and when i drove it half mile i notice the front distorted again. the hissing sound happens when i accelerate and braking but before it wasnt the issue.pls help

[@TheTOPDOGG1981]

trying see how to do this on a 2009 Lincoln MKZ or how many mounts and locations for this model car

[@dmana3172]

That's exactly what I'm going to do, but oh no! I'm scared working under the car because I am so afraid it could fall on me. Can you help me not to worry so I can do it? Any advice?

[@Lissysol]

gracias por el video

[@botella7771]

thanks for the video. question: you think fill in a new motor mount with PL construction adhesive can be a good idea to last longer time?

[@aviezek3072]

thanks a lot for the video.

[@dchosendamian1028]

hey what brand is your jack stands? good vid btw

[@pbc1951]

Good Video.

[@Carlostype]

Informative, thanks

[@SlipShockMC]

Just bought a new car. Went to test drive it and when I put it from park to drive it kicked or moved hard. Then I started to drive it and every time the transmission shifted the car jerked hard. I don't know if it is the transmission or not. Please help.

[@myRatchets]

Sounds like a transmission issue, need to get it professionally diagnosed. GL

[@SlipShockMC]

Thanks for the info.

[@ervindanabrown923]

8

[@economycollapse6546]

Did you put that 2 by 4 on the transmission pan? Can you explain what's best place to support the engine, thanks.

[@saullicona6656]

good video

[@tim19609129]

sorry Charlie but your vibration is due to a collapsed mount, probably the front mount, for sure a mount where there is verticle isolation .....these mounts have a gel like center and when they collapse is when you get the vibration because there is now metal to metal contact with no more isolation.....the mount that is bad in this video will only symptom movement and clunk upon engagement but no vibration.

[@rayneedaebluz]

tim19609129 that's what my impression was as well, but on my 08 Mazda 3i, I am changing this mount after replacement of the front/top engine mount, so I'd say just do both at the same time or all 3 for that matter. Ordered all three mounts $49 shipped, for me a no brainier 😉

[@josphatchanaiwa6043]

really helped, tnx

[@bristondomino6675]

My car will shake when it idles. But when driving it is fine. Do you think this is the engine mount?

[@cathygreenberg3052]

had a flex tube replace 7 months ago, and it went again recently. the mechanic who did the work looked at the car again and told me the flex exhaust pipe needed to be replaced again because the rear and R front motor mounts were bad. Is this possible???

[@deadsypadilla]

Good video..

[@YoStu242]

My car sometimes shakes terribly when I start it engine cold and slowly let clutch pedal up using 1st or reverse gear but shaking disappears as engine warms up. I suppose this points more towards clutch problem, moisture or other goo accumulating on clutch plate? Altough I feel slight jerk every time I let off gas pedal while driving highway speeds without touching the clutch, as if engine/transmission would budge...

[@williamg4524]

Mine does the same thing but automatic

[@surangacool]

Thanks Bro....

[@pemkhandubapu8262]

Will the bad mounting cause knocking sound when the car us moving, because of enginr vibration..

[@mitchelljasmann1337]

My Subaru vibrates at idle and I did replace the front axel (cv boot) with an after market one. How would this effect the vibration ?

[@smooveking773]

I dont have shake doring ride or idle but when changing from drive to park or reverse engine i see it dose jump -front to back- (while standinh out side )is that a sign its going bad

[@bwill578]

I know this is a really old video but I'm hoping somebody will comment. I bought an 06 sonata and it looks like the front struts have been replaced with quick struts and a sway bar links look like they've been replaced. actually the tie rod ends and the ball joints look like they were placed at some point. it still has a knocking on the driver side going over bumps. Would a bad motor mount cause this?

[@northpoint1039]

Yes

[@EvendimataE]

that engine mount is so easy to replace......I have a 1999 camry where you have to remove the cv axle to remove the rear engine mount

[@rafaelrarg]

How do you check for bad motor mount on a car with manual transmission?,

[@myRatchets]

+Rafael Rodriguez Same thing, just apply your emergency parking brakes and block your wheels so your car doesnt accidently move.

[@thatvegashighrisedude2757]

Quick question , affect the CV axels ?

[@nereomedinapena9664]

I like you video

[@chass5438]

I used my phone to take a video of the bottom trans mount. It was cracked almost thru. $81 at Autozone for my mount. I don't think so, $38 on eBay. Too bad AZ !

[@pbc1951]

I would tighten down the 3 frame bolts 1st, then tighten the bolt already thru the rubber Last.

[@CrazyforCruiser]

That's what I was thinking too. Otherwise the rubber will break up easily, once the engine weight is released from the floor jack.

[@Childfromhere]

hello, my car is vibrating when its cold at idle (P). if the car is warmed up it will vibrate as long as a gear is engaged (D,R ) when i switch it to P or N the vibration directly disappears OR once i press on the gas paddle. the mechanic checked it he suggested its one of the motor mounts, he changed the left one and check the right "visually" and said it's ok. but the vibration is still there.. the vibration is really too strong so i can feel the dash is crashing, but the steering and the gear knob are not vibrating. one more thing, if i was going over a speed bump at idle i feel the vibration is changing once the car moves up and down? Any suggestions please ? the car is BMW e90

[@cooperjohnson3783]

my 2012 civic 1.8 L engine steering wheel shakes when at a complete stop. it doesnt shake when accelerating or braking or shift gears. no signs of bad transmission or tie rods, joints, alignments etc... would a bad engine mount cause this? im nt too worried about it as it hasnt affected the driving but it when im at a complete stop and holding on the steering wheel its kind of annoying. any suggestions would help.

[@turtleoctopusdog3792]

Cooper Johnson I have the same problem as you for the same car

[@cooperjohnson3783]

Alvin Ye its the motor mounts

[@AltunFuat]

@@cooperjohnson3783 I have the same car and same problem. Were you able to fix it? Was it motor mounts? Or ignition coils? Some say it's about misfiring etc. Thank you

[@wahabhussain18]

Whenever I shift my car into reverse gear the front two tyres both do jerks. can you tell me what will be the reason this happens only in reverse gear.

[@ahoorakia]

how does a car at idle vibration has to da any thing with CV joint?! it is idling ,not moving!!! bad CV may cause vibration when you are moving,as it is a moving part!!!

[@lesliesanchez6917]

my 99 RAV4 knocks or kicks when I put it in reverse, but drives strong so I'm hoping it's a mount and not the transmission itself .any suggestions?? thanks

[@kevon241]

I have a toyota camry and I feel a vibration in the brake pedal. Especially when I put it in reverse or drive and when I put the ac on and at idle. What could be the problem?

[@kittyzilla90]

SO quick question, were the front or transmission mounts okay? Great video btw. :)

[@myRatchets]

+Gooby TheCat On this car there is only one transmission mount on the passenger side, it has rear and front engine mounts.

[@kittyzilla90]

RatchetsAnd Wrenches Thanks man. :)

[@STARBOYGODD]

thanks