Hi,

My 855 has "extra" minor vibration when in gears : R, D, 3, L. Vibration is gone when in P and N. The right side engine mount was replaced back in 2004 summer time. I am thinking of the tranny mounts (3 of them) maybe the cause of the vibration.

Has anyone in this board done the tranny mount replacement ?? I would like to know the procedure to replace these mounts.

Thanks,

Ching-Ho Cheng
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1995 855 NA, Bilstein Strut & Shocks, Volvo Protective Grill, K&N Filter, E-Code Lens, ClearCorner Light, Alpine CD-Changer, AutoDim RearView Mirror, 6000K HID

I replaced all the engine/transmission bushings when I replaced my engine (don't ask). Replacement is not difficult. You have to raise the engine for some of them -- an engine hoist is easier/safer than a transmission jack. Don't forget the motor mounts above the engine to the firewall: they fail long before any other bushing, and you can often see visible breaks in the rubber.

I replaced that top bushing with the IPD poly bushing. The IPD bushing does not require a press; I think the Volvo standard one does. My wife complains the engine is too loud at idle, but it quiets right down once underway.

Other than the engine hoist, no unusual tools are required. You can do this in an afternoon.
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-- Bruce / '82 244 (323k miles!), '86 745, '87 760Ti, '94 854