Replacing the engine mountings Cummins ISF2.8 (GAZelle NEXT)
The vehicle powertrain is secured by three mountings.
Two mountings with rubber cushions are located at the sides of the engine, and one mounting is located under the gearbox.
The side mountings are identical in design and are replaced by the same procedures.
Tools and materials required
To carry out the work you will need: a set of sockets, spanners, a jack or hydraulic support, a pry bar, rags.
Materials and parts used:
- New engine mounting (left, right or rear) — in case of rubber breakdown, loss of elasticity or cracking.
- New mounting securing bolts and nuts — in case of thread damage or corrosion.
- Rags, cleaner for removing contamination from the surfaces of the mountings and the frame crossmember.
Important: when fitting the engine bracket onto the mounting, make sure the mounting pin enters the hole in the bracket (assist with a pry bar). The side mountings are identical in design and are replaced by the same procedures.
Replacing the left engine mounting
To replace the front mountings we place the vehicle on an inspection pit or a lift.
To remove the left mounting we unscrew the bolt securing the left bracket to the mounting.
We unscrew the bolt securing the mounting to the frame crossmember.
We raise the engine just enough to free the mounting and remove it from the frame crossmember.
We refit the mounting in the reverse order.
When fitting the engine bracket onto the mounting, make sure the mounting pin enters the hole in the bracket (assist with a pry bar).
Replacing the right engine mounting
To remove the right mounting we remove the air filter.
We detach the air intake hose.
We unscrew the bolt securing the right bracket to the mounting.
We unscrew the bolt securing the mounting to the frame crossmember.
We raise the engine just enough to free the mounting and remove it from the frame crossmember.
We refit the mounting in the reverse order. When fitting, make sure the pin enters the hole in the bracket.
Replacing the rear engine mounting
We raise the vehicle on a lift or place it on an inspection pit.
We place a jack or hydraulic support under the gearbox.
We unscrew the two nuts securing the rear mounting cushion to the crossmember.
We unscrew the four nuts securing the crossmember on the left-hand side.
We unscrew the four nuts securing the crossmember on the right-hand side.
We remove the crossmember and remove the mounting.
We refit the rear powertrain mounting in the reverse order.
