While on front-wheel-drive and AWD cars, the transmission mount commonly secures the transmission with an arm on top-mounted to the vehicle frame. On rear-wheel-drive models, the transmission mount is typically a cradle underneath the extension housing. Many transmission mounts will last your Volvo S60’s lifetime, although they can deteriorate with time and under harsh operating conditions.
The transmission mounts experience a lot of stress, especially under hard acceleration. The purpose of a transmission mount is to keep your transmission secured in your car and well-supported while allowing for slight motion. One or more transmission mounts keep the transmission firmly in place. The transmission in your Volvo S60 is the component that harnesses the engine’s power and turns it into usable and controllable energy.įor it to do so, the transmission must be securely fastened in place.
Volvo S60 Transmission mount replacement Do I need to replace my Volvo S60 transmission mounts?
