ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTINGS

 

INFORMATION

 

This inspection applies to all vehicles.

 

METHOD OF INSPECTION

 

Note: 

‘Chassis’ includes the underframe on integrally constructed vehicles.

 

Examine the presence and condition of:

 

  • Mountings
  • Subframes

 

and their security to the chassis and check for:

 

  • Looseness
  • Fractures
  • Deterioration

 

 

REASON FOR REJECTION

 

Deficiency Category

1.      Any mounting or subframe:-

 

 

 

             a.      Missing

MAJOR

             b.      Fractured,

MAJOR

             c.      Insecure but unlikely to detach or fail

MINOR

             d.      Damaged or deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to fail

MAJOR

 

 

If a security bracket to stop the engine or transmission falling in their mountings fails or is absent or deteriorated, this is not a reason for rejection, but the driver should be told.