3239195 - Introduction - POWER UNIT SUPPORTS

The power unit mounting is of the "suspended" type.The unit is attached to the bodywork by means of two mountings (1) (aluminium) with rubber buffers (2); a third (steel), caliper type (3), attaches to the steering subframe. To limit jolting, the engine is connected to the bodywork at the top by means of a counterbrace (4).

SPECIFCATIONS

OPERATION

The power unit supports have the function of supporting the power unit and 'damping' the vibrations through specal flexible mountings and a reaction rod.

COMPOSITION

STRUCTURE

The power unit mounting is of the 'suspended' type.

The unit is fixed to the bodyshell by means of three supports with flexible damping mountings:

  • a rear steel one which connects the engine to the flexible mounting fastened to the front suspension crossmember
  • a gearbox side steel one which connects the power unit to the flebile mounting fastened to the bodyshell and a strengthening rod connected to the gearbox
  • a timing side aluminium one which connects the power unit to the flexible mounting fastened to the bodyshell
To limit jolting, the power unit is connected to the bodyshell at the top by means of a reaction rod.
1. Rigid rear support 2. Rigid gearbox side support 3. Rigid timing side support 4. Flexible damper 5. Reaction rod 6. Engine side reaction rod support 7. Bodyshell side reaction rod support