Inspection
Check engine mounts and stabilizer links as follows:
1. See Figure 1-66. Check for cracks ortears in engine mount isolator rubber (17, 18).
2. Check for lateral movement at each end of the three stabilizer links (8). Any lateral movement indicates the need to replace the stabilizer link. Rotational movement does not indicate excess wear.
3. Check that all engine mount bolts and stabilizer link screws are tight. See 2.25 STABILIZER LINKS, 2.26 FRONT ENGINE MOUNT/ISOLATOR, or 2.27 REAR ENGINE MOUNT/ISOLATOR for torque specifications.
4. Check that the mounts are supporting the weight of the motor.
Figure 1-66. Engine Mounting Assemblies: All Models (typical): 1. Screw (3); 2. Screw (2); 3. Screw (3); 4. Screw (11); 5. Washer (4); 6. Spacer; 7. Lockwasher (2); 8. Stabilizer link (3); 9. Front isolator mount; 10. Rear isolator mount; 11. Nut; 12. Bolt; 13. Rear fork pivot shaft; 14. Rear pivot lockplate; 15. Stabilizer link bracket (2); 16. Engine bracket; 17. Front mount isolator (2); 18. Rear mount isolator (2); 19. Grounding strap; 20. Rear fork pivot bolt (2)