1.3 MULTIJET 16V
(75 & 90 HP)
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3.2 Components
3.2.1 Power unit supports
The function of the power unit supports is to ensure structural connection between the power
unit and the body.
These supports are dimensioned so as to bear the weight of the power unit, and also
withstand the loads resulting from the torque transmitted by the engine. They have been
modified in the 90 HP versions in order to withstand greater weight and torque values (200
Nm).
Each support features a metal-rubber dowel used to dampen the vibrations generated by the
engine, thus reducing to a significant extent the vibrations transmitted to the body.
The power unit support is of the barycentre type: it is made up of two dowels and a reaction
link (which acts as a tie-rod) where the new supports are aligned to an axis passing through
the engine barycentre, so as to obtain reaction forces with nil arm. Moreover, the 90 HP
version features one further support for the right-hand axle shaft.
1 Support on the valve gear side
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2 Support on the gearbox side