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Old 09-11-2009, 09:58 PM   #5
gabe3
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I just changed both engine mounts / motor mounts on my M44 on two different occasions, but within a week of each other.

I set out to replace the passenger side mount, which I could easily see was completely sheared. In the process of changing it, I saw that the driver side mount was also sheared.

This article was extremely helpful, and here are my two cents:

-Remove the wheels! You can see so much more and have unfettered access to where you need to be.

-This writeup is absolutely brilliant to recommend leaving the passenger side mount top nut on the bolt, but loose. This ensures that the more difficult drivers side mount is well aligned for replacement.

-Pay attention to how you removed the mounts, as this will be the easiest way to replace the new ones.

Thanks for this great writeup!
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