Parts for your 2014 Volkswagen Amarok-Exhaust mount

2014 Volkswagen Amarok exhaust mount — purpose, checks, and when to replace

Based on technical sources including Volkswagen’s ETKA parts catalogue for the Amarok (type 2H, MY2014), the Volkswagen Workshop Manual – Exhaust System, and well-known aftermarket catalogues that list Amarok-specific rubber hangers, the 2014 Volkswagen Amarok is fitted with exhaust mounts (rubber hangers and brackets). These mounts suspend the exhaust system from the chassis and are considered serviceable wear items.

The exhaust mount’s job is simple but critical: isolate engine and road vibrations, maintain correct exhaust height and alignment, and prevent metal-on-metal contact that would cause rattles or damage. On DPF-equipped Amarok variants, correct support also helps protect the flex joint, sensors and the DPF housing from undue stress and heat-related issues. The mounts are heat-resistant rubber bushings that slip over welded pegs on the exhaust and brackets on the body, with several positioned along the system from mid-section to rear muffler.

For everyday servicing of a 2014 Amarok, it’s smart to give the exhaust mounts a once-over whenever the ute is on a hoist. Look for:

• Cracks, splits, hardening or elongation in the rubber
• Sagging exhaust height or misaligned tailpipe
• Rattles on start-up, thumps over bumps, or extra vibration at idle
• Heat damage near the DPF or rear muffler

If any mount is perished or the exhaust is sagging, replacement is straightforward. Support the exhaust so there’s no strain on the flex joint, then slide the old hanger off using a little silicone spray or soapy water. Avoid petroleum-based lubes that can attack rubber. Fit like-for-like OEM or quality aftermarket hangers rated for high temperature, and confirm the metal brackets and pegs aren’t bent or rusted. Tighten any bracket fasteners to factory spec and check tailpipe clearance from the bumper and spare wheel. Where one mount has failed, inspect the others—heat and age usually affect them as a set.

As a rule of thumb, inspect the mounts at every service (around 10,000–15,000 km in AU/NZ schedules) and replace at the first signs of cracking or if there’s any contact noise. On vehicles that tow, see rough roads, or do lots of short DPF regens, the mounts work harder and may need earlier attention. A quick check now can save a flex pipe or muffler later.

Where are the exhaust mounts located on a 2014 Amarok?
They’re spaced along the exhaust from the mid-pipe area to the rear muffler, with rubber hangers connecting welded pegs on the exhaust to body brackets. Expect several mounts, including one near the centre section and one or more around the rear silencer/tailpipe.

How often should the Amarok’s exhaust mounts be replaced?
There’s no fixed interval—replace on condition. Inspect at every service. In Aussie and Kiwi conditions, many last years, but high heat, towing, corrugations, and DPF heat cycles can age the rubber faster. If you see cracks, elongation or sagging, swap them out.

What are the signs of a failed exhaust mount?
Tell-tales include a drooping tailpipe, rattles on start-up or over bumps, new vibration at idle, or the exhaust tapping a crossmember or bumper. Visual cracks or a stretched hanger are clear reasons to replace.