Abstract: A swaging process is utilized for reducing the diameter of an outer ring of a bushing using a swaging tool including a gap or profile in the area of a flange of the outer ring in order to prevent or reduce the stresses that are formed in the flange radii area.

Abstract: An engine mount, includes a pair of identical core members each having an aperture extending there through and having anti-rotation features engaging one another. A pair of elastomeric bushings are provided on an exterior surface of respective ones of the pair of core members. A pair of outer rings surround respective ones of the elastomeric bushings. An engine bracket has a base portion adapted to be mounted to an engine and an annular body receiving the pair of outer rings. A frame bracket has a mount portion adapted to be attached to a vehicle frame and first and second arms extending from the mount portion and disposed on opposite ends of the pair of identical core members.

Abstract: A motor vehicle engine and cooling fan arrangement mounted together by means of a tunable bracket assembly. The bracket assembly includes a bracket member, a washer and a bushing. The bracket member has an angled configuration for attenuating vehicular noise, vibration and harshness and the washer integrally formed therewith. The bushing is received in the bracket member for attenuated attachment to the vehicle engine.

Abstract: A motor vehicle engine and cooling fan arrangement mounted together by means of a tunable bracket assembly. The bracket assembly includes a bracket member, a washer and a bushing. The bracket member has an angled configuration for attenuating vehicular noise, vibration and harshness and the washer integrally formed therewith. The bushing is received in the bracket member for attenuated attachment to the vehicle engine.