dogbone engine mount question

[Mike Gerber]

The rubber portion of my dogbone engine mount, the one that attaches the engine to the passenger side front fender area, is slightly cocked to the passenger front side of the car. Incidently, Toyota calls this part an "engine moving control rod". The car is a 98 XLE 4 cylinder automatic with 68,000 miles. Is this normal on generation 4's?

Also, does anybody know the amount of deflection the engine will normally move if you brake torque it to about 1500 to 2000 RMP in drive? I have Toyota's technical service manual but can not find a specification for this.

Thanks.

Mike

[fredbros72]

usually the dogbone shifts because the front lower engine mounts is worn out, the engine is lifting to high and putting too much strain on the dogbone, need to replace both if this is the problem, also, check the air intake tube, it can crack or tear under this condition