Inspection should be visual and include checking for
- unusual wear
- loose mounting hardware
- worn isolators
- the torque on the mounting bolts.
ASE 1: II. Drive Train: C. Transmission (P-1)
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is it that shiny parts are often a sign of something being loose?
- How can a broken transmission mount cause u-joints to fail prematurely?
- What effect can a broken transmission mount have on engine mounts?