That would indicate the rear mount is separated. If you can
>move it that much, I would almost bet you have a failed
>engine mount also. A bad engine mount can cause the rear
>mount early failure. The left side is the one that usually
>fails. The way to check is to open the hood so you can see
>the engine or have someone watch for you from the side.
>Hold the brake firmly with the trans in drive. Slowly open
>the throttle and watch the engine on the left side for lift.
>More than a half inch or so under hard throttle would
>indicate a bad mount. It has a feature that will limiti how
>far up it can travel before it is mechanically restrained
>for safety reasons..
>
Thanks. I took it back to the shop and they tightened up the 2 bolts that go up thru the mount into the trans. They were both way loose, as in a couple inches loose, meaning the mech probably forgot to tighten them when he installed the mount !! No charge.
Thanks.