Securing Engine In Installation Position

11 00 670 Securing Engine In Installation Position (N55)

Special tools required:







WARNING:
Danger of injury.

Observe following instructions relating to special tool:

1. Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects, modifications and operational reliability.
2. Damaged/modified special tools must not be used.
3. No changes or modifications may be made to the special tools.
4. Keep special tools dry, clean and free of grease.







NOTE:
- Numbering system for special tools has been re-encoded.







IMPORTANT: Special tool 00 6 000 must not be fitted when cross-member (1) is installed.







Necessary preliminary work:
- Secure the engine compartment lid in the service position.
- Remove underbody protection at front and rear.
- Remove trim panel for engine compartment lid at side.
- Remove acoustic cover







Assemble cross-member 00 6 000 with special tools 00 6 002 00 6 004, 00 6 010, 00 6 050.







Graphic shows: N63 engine

NOTE:
Contact points (1) for special tool 00 6 050 are pictured.
Position cross-member 00 6 000 with a 2nd person helping on contact points (1).







Screw towing hook (1) into engine block.







Align cross-member so that spindle 00 6 002 is correctly positioned over towing hook.
Secure suitable chain to spindle 00 6 002 and suspend from towing hook (1).







IMPORTANT:
Avoid a change of engine position in the transverse or longitudinal direction.
Always make sure there is sufficient clearance between the engine (or its add-on parts) and the body.







WARNING:
Danger of injury.
Tighten down all screws and nuts on cross-member 00 6 000.







Release bolts (1) on engine mount.
Raise engine approx. 10 mm with cross-member.

IMPORTANT:
Observe installation note.
To ensure play between engine mount and engine support arm, lower the engine completely before tightening the bolt connection (engine mount/engine support arm).
Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ.

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