Development of a Simplified Procedure for the Determination of the Mechanical Properties of Heavy Trucks Engine Mounting Systems and their Effect on Comfort and NVH

A platform communization is being conducted at VW Truck and Bus aiming at cost reductions. This opportunity is also being used in order to improve the NVH characteristics of the VW commercial vehicles by optimizing engine mounts and other parts. This paper summarizes the procedure followed while optimizing engine mounts and its effect on NVH.