The transmission stand is mounted between the chassis and the transmission of the car. This part ensures that the transmission stays in place. Because the part is provided with rubber parts, it can absorb the shocks and vibrations well while driving. Without a transmission stand, you would suffer a lot from these vibrations while driving. This can be very unpleasant, especially when accelerating, braking or on an uneven road surface. The transmission stand therefore also has a major influence on driving comfort. In addition, other parts in the car could break because the vibrations and shocks are not properly absorbed.
Transmission stand worn
The transmission stand is made of rubber parts, which are subject to wear. Due to all the vibrations and shocks that the stand absorbs, the part can sometimes break. For example, the rubbers can dry out and tear. A worn stand can be recognized by a thumping sound when accelerating or braking. In addition, you may notice vibrations in the gear lever and in the interior while you are driving.
In the case of a worn transmission stand, it is very important that it is recognized and replaced in time. If you allow the part to wear even further, there is a good chance that the stand will break off. With a broken stand you run the risk of serious damage to other car parts because vibrations will occur throughout the car.
Replace transmission stand
We would advise you to replace the transmission stand every 90,000 to 110,000 kilometers. You can replace the transmission stand yourself with the right materials and knowledge. In short, the steps for replacing the stand are as follows:
1. Place the car on a bridge or raise it with a car jack and axle stands.
2. Make sure that the transmission is supported with a car jack or bottle jack before you start working with the stand.
3. Loosen the nuts holding the bracket.
4. Remove the old transmission stand and position the new bracket.
5. Use a torque wrench to retighten the nuts.
6. You can now lower the car again.
Buy transmission stand
Buying a new transmission stand is easy at Winparts. In our range you will find supports for both manual and automatic transmissions. Enter the car model on the website and the correct parts for your vehicle will be displayed. You will also find other parts for the transmission, such as wheel bearings, CV joints, gear control change cables and clutch rods at Winparts.