Possible broken motor mounts?

2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
170,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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G CHRIS
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Will a broken motor mount cause my vehicle listed above pull right when i push the gas to accelerate?
Dec 3, 2020 at 10:43 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Yes, it could. If the engine shifts to one side or the other, it can cause the car to pull when starting from a start.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-motor-mount-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-motor-mounts

I attached the most common mount that causes this failure and allows the motor to move too much.

Roy

LEFT MOUNT
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2) Remove engine cover.
3) Remove radiator cooling fan assembly.
4) Raise and support the vehicle.


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5) Remove both of the engine mount to cradle nuts (Fig. 119).
6) Lower the vehicle.
7) Connect the engine support fixture and support engine weight.
8) Remove the engine mount bolts and remove mount (Fig. 119).
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Dec 4, 2020 at 4:23 AM
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G CHRIS
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Roy,

Many thanks for your guidance, clear instructions and illustration. I'm starting now to resolve this issue.
Regards,

Chris
Dec 4, 2020 at 9:27 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Dec 4, 2020 at 9:29 AM