Most front wheel drive and all wheel drive Volvos utilize a link style transmission mount installed between the transmission and the engine subframe. This mount is designed to limit the twisting torque of the power train under acceleration. The mount has two bushings in it and the larger of the two bushings is very soft and prone to premature failure, which allows the engine and transmission to over torque, stressing other mounts and noticeably reducing performance and shifting smoothness. We have developed an effective economical solution that replaces the large hi void area rubber bushing with a heavy duty full polyurethane bushing. The upgrade is available as a kit (A) that allows you to replace the faulty bushing or as a complete assembled unit (B) for those of you who prefer a direct bolt on part. Pressing out the original bushing is pretty easy and can be done with a medium size vice and hammer. A press is not required. Replacing the complete part takes about 30 minutes with common hand tools, add an addition l5 minutes if you are pressing the new bushing into your original hardware. Instructions are included.

A. Heavy Duty Polyurethane Longitudinal Transmission Mount Bushing Upgrade

B. Heavy Duty Polyurethane Longitudinal Transmission Mount (complete new assembly with poly bushing upgrade)

This mount is located near the top of the engine on the back side just to the right of center, connecting the engine to the fi rewall. The original mount requires a special Volvo press tool for installation. Our improved polyurethane material is stronger (we warranty it for life) and the 2-piece design allows for easy installation without special tools. The original mount was covered under the basic Volvo warranty, however we have heard from customers that have had the original rubber mount replaced several times. Our HD replacement can be installed in about 30 minutes with common hand tools.

*Most 2005 models and all 2006-2007 models with 5 cylinder engines use a square style upper engine mount. If you have the square style mount and would like to upgrade to the ipd heavy duty mount you need ipd part #2B1885. This kit includes our HD poly mount with round mounting bracket assembly. Please note that some of the 2001-2004 models will also have the square mount if the mount has recently been replaced under warranty or a new mount was purchased from you Volvo dealer. Recently, the round style was superseded to the square style by Volvo.