Should a new top mount have wiggle room?

Should a new top mount have wiggle room?

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kp172

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21 posts

169 months

Thursday 29th May
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Hi I just replaced a top mount on the Fiat 500 and tightened everything up. You can see there is play there: https://youtube.com/shorts/Jr0jbo1g0Ow

Is that normal?

Many thanks

E-bmw

10,878 posts

166 months

Thursday 29th May
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Yes, it will next to never be exactly upright, which is why there is a rubber mount to allow movement without breaking/bending something.