Title: Inspect the transmission mounts.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology I (20107-I) > Section: Preventive Maintenance and Inspection: Servicing the Drive Train

Inspection should be visual and include

- checking for unusual wear
- checking for loose mounting hardware
- checking for worn isolators
- checking the torque on the mounting bolts.

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?