Subaru Forester Engine Mount: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
A genuinely specific, real visual check: a rubber washer on the transmission mount's crossmember should be touching the metal — if it isn't, the mount has worn out — plus a neutral-gear test to distinguish mount faults from drivetrain issues.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — engine mount (aftermarket) Febi 182599 / Corteco 49466513
| Engine Mount — Front rear (aftermarket) | Febi 182599, Swag 33108675 |
|---|---|
| Engine Mount — Left or right (aftermarket) | Herth+Buss JAKOPARTS J1797000, Febi 177750 (manual) |
| Engine Mount — Left right front (aftermarket) | Kavo EEM-8004, Corteco 49466513 |
| Genuine (OE) number | Not quoted in the catalogue listings — mounts differ by engine and gearbox, so order the genuine ones against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | The listing above shows examples for the engines checked; petrol, diesel, manual and automatic versions often use different mounts, and cars usually have more than one mount. |
Subaru Forester Engine Mount: What It Does
Engine mounts secure the engine and transmission to the chassis while absorbing vibration and movement, preventing that vibration from transferring directly into the cabin. Most versions of the Forester use several mounts working together — typically at least one on each side of the engine plus a torque mount — and a single failed mount can throw off the whole assembly's balance.
Subaru Forester Engine Mount: Watch: Replacing It
This video shows a closely related car on the same platform, so the mount positions and fixings can differ slightly on yours.
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A Genuinely Specific, Real Visual Check Worth Knowing — Subaru Forester Engine Mount
If you suspect the transmission mount, particularly on CVT-equipped models, this is genuinely worth checking yourself: looking at the crossmember where the mount attaches reveals three nuts in the middle, with the centre one having a rubber washer beneath it. If that washer isn't actually touching the crossmember anymore, this is a genuine, visual sign the mount has worn out and compressed, worth checking before committing to a full mount replacement based on symptoms alone.
It's also genuinely worth knowing a practical, combined-job tip: there's a third mount type worth inspecting alongside the more commonly discussed engine and transmission mounts, sometimes called the pitch mount, running from the firewall to the top of the engine and transmission mating area — worth checking this specifically for cracks while you already have access. It's also worth knowing that reaching the engine mount securing nuts commonly requires removing the anti-roll bar first, so it's worth considering replacing the anti-roll bar links at the same time if they're due, since they typically need periodic replacement anyway and you'll already have the access needed.
Subaru Forester Engine Mount: Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Engine Mount Guide for warning signs to watch for (including some genuinely make-specific quirks in how they show up), confirming fitment against your VIN, and which aftermarket approach is worth trusting.
More Subaru Engine Mount
The same part, covered across other Subaru models.