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V-Drive Mount Install

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Brad Fisher

4/8/2024

Read process before beginning. If you do not understand any part please contact: Brad Fisher, Service Manager at 1-866-953-5555 or by e-mail at
[email protected]
Good Mechanics safety practice must be followed on any repairs.
Safety practices should include but not be limited to properly supporting the chassis, axles, blocking tires, and a work area free of clutter.
Vehicles Affected: Equess Model year 2021- 2023
Labor Operation Code: 524448
Labor Time Allowance: 2 hours per unit
Tools Needed:
¾” socket/wrench
¾” wrench
Welder
15/16” socket
15/16” wrench
½”-13 tap (may not be needed)
Grinder (something to grind paint away for welding)
Clamp to hold engine cage, wall mount (1318275) in place
Torque wrench

Parts Needed:
V-drive mount kit:
(1) 1318279: ISOLATOR MOUNT, ENGINE CAGE
(1) 1318155: ISOLATOR MOUNT, V-DRIVE SUPPORT
(1) 1318154: SUPPORT ASSY, V-DRIVE
(1) 1318275: MOUNT, WALL ENGINE CAGE 6" X 7"
(8) 465470: NUT, LOCKING FLANGE - 1/2-13
(8) 1406486: SCREW, CAP HEX TRU-TORQ 1/2-13 X 1-1/2
(10) 1202090: WASHER, FLAT 1/2 SAE 33/64 TRU-TORQ 1-1/16
(3) 2013383: MOTOR MOUNT, WHITE DOT
(1) 1172608: SCREW, CAP HEX HEAD TRU-TORQ 5/8-11X5
(2) 1314880: WASHER, TRANSMISSION ISOLATORS SUPPORT
(1) 1193763: NUT, HEX 1/2-13
(1) 485719: LOCKNUT, HEX FLANGE 5/8-11
(1) 2014979: BOLT, 1/2"-13 X 2-1/2"
(2) 1406484: SCREW, CAP HEX TRU-TORQ 1/2-13 X 2
(1) 2011409: CLAMP, STAINLESS 7/8" I.D.

Repair Instruction
Step 1: Inspect front and rear transmission mount isolator BRACKETS for
cracking/proper welding.
Note cracking in first picture below-repair or replace as needed

Step 2: Replace both front and rear transmission mount isolators regardless of condition. (Isolators should have the molding ridge on the bottom, when
installing you should be pushing them up).
Step 3: Remove the v-drive pump intake hose from the bracket/clamp that it sits in.

Step 4: Remove a discard the bracket from previous step.

Step 5: Remove and discard the 2 bolts from the current v-drive mount
as picture below with a ¾” socket or ratcheting wrench.

Step 6: Using the two ½”-13 x 2” grade 8, tap bolts (1406484) and two
½” washers (1202090), attach the v-drive support assembly (1318154) to
the v-drive. Torque to 70 ft/lbs.
**You may need to use the ½”-13 tap to clean up the threads in the vdrive**

Step 7: Be sure to grind off the paint from edges of the 3-piece assembly
as shown on picture. This 3-piece assembly will be supplied
preassembled.

Step 8: Turn the assembly sideways to be able to maneuver it through
the battery door into position to line up the 4 open holes in the
assembly, line it up with the four holes in the previously installed v-drive
support assembly (1318154).

Step 9: Loosely install two bottom bolts attaching part number 1318154
to part number 1318155.

Step 10: Mark where the three piece assembly will sit on the frame as
seen on picture.

Step 11: Remove the 3-piece assembly and grind away paint in the
marked areas to prep for welding.

Step 12:*** First Gen Equess units may need some modifications for
clearance of the door. See picture below.

a. Cut part number 1318275 to fit inside “door lip” picture shows lip cut.

b. Cut part number 1318279 on the side that goes closest to the v-drive
for clearance of the bolts when sliding part into place.

13.Reinsert the 3-piece assembly clamp it in place and reinstall two
bottom bolts loosely and weld engine cage wall mount P# (1318275) to
the frame. (Be sure to have the input hose that comes from the v-drive
into the pump underneath all the brackets)

Step 14: Allow the metal to cool down after welding and use black spray
paint to cover the exposed metal parts and welds.

Step 15: Install top two bolts Through the holes of v-drive support
assembly (1318154) and isolator mount, v-drive support (1318155)
where they meet. (Torque all 4 bolts to 70 ft/lbs)

Step 16: Hand tighten four bolts connecting the engine cage wall isolator
mount and the engine cage wall mount.

Step 17: Tighten Vdrive isolator mount through bolt to120 ft/lbs

Step 18: Thread the ½”-13 SAE grade 8, steel jam nut plain finish
(Fastenal_0169639) onto the ½”-13 x 2 1/2” grade 8, tap bolt (2014979)
thread it all the way until it bottoms out on the head of the screw.

Step 19: Insert the ½”-13 x 2 1/2” grade 8, tap bolt (2014979) into the
bottom of the engine cage, wall mount (1318275), thread the screw in
until its snug against the engine cage wall iso mount (1318279), then
make two full turns of the screw.

Step 20: Lock the nut into place against the bracket.

Step 21: Tighten the remaining 4 screw, caps ½”-13 x 1-1/2” (1406486)
to 70ft/lbs.

Step 22: Secure the bottom v-drive hose with clamp, stainless 7/8” I.D.
EPDM cushion (2011409), and a screw, ¼-14 x 1” U/S HWH SDS
(2005064) self-tapping screw as shown below.
**Note in photo below, the black washer that is circled is in the
incorrect position. **

Step 23: Check v-drive hose routings for rubbing on metal brackets or
the potential to rub and apply protective covers as needed.