VX V6 gearbox mount

[2010patrol]

Hi guys.

I got a VX Berlina V6 auto and there is always a viabration and noise when the car is idling in D or R. as soon as the car starts moving it goes away. I am assuming it is the gearbox mount which is stuffed and needs replacing.

What do I have to do to change the mount? Is it just a matter of supporting the gearbox with a jack, removing the crossmember and removing the mount?

Any info will be greatly appreciated as I want to save a bit of money and do it myself rather than take it to a mechanic.

Cheers!

 

[SavVYute]

Pretty much just that....but be sure to mark the position of the crossmember beforehand so it goes back where it came from.

 

[accentstencil]

My mount just arrived today and I am going to replace it right now. I will let you know if any problems arise.

 

[accentstencil]

Except for the one bolt that always gives you trouble it came out easy. Just degreased everything and waiting for it to dry.
Edit: It turns out that the old mount was not broken but it had sagged about half an inch compared to the new one.

 

[madcapmagician]

I had a similar issue with my VXII berlina - turned out to be engine mounts. If you do them too, one side is really easy, the other side is really easy once you remove the air con compressor ;-)

 

[2010patrol]

My gearbox mount arrived today so I will give it a go on the weekend! I was just gonna drive the front of the car onto ramps. What did you guys do?

Cheers!

 

[SavVYute]

I used ramps.