Securing Engine In Installation Position
11 00 670 Securing Engine In Installation Position (N63)
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.
IMPORTANT: Before lifting the engine, check the lifting lugs for damage (cracks) and to ensure they are seated securely.
NOTE:
- Numbering system for special tools has been re-encoded.
IMPORTANT: Special tool 00 6 000 must not be fitted when transverse member (1) is installed.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Secure engine compartment lid in service position
- Remove panel for engine compartment lid at side
- Remove left intake silencer housing
- Remove underbody protection at front and rear
- Remove stiffening plate (all-wheel drive vehicles only and F12, F13).
Assemble transverse member 00 6 000 with special tools 00 6 002, 00 6 004, 00 6 010, 00 6 050.
NOTE: Contact points (1) for special tool 00 6 050 are pictured.
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage.
Position transverse member 00 6 000 with a 2nd person helping on contact points (1).
Secure special tool 11 0 000 to spindle 00 6 002.
Attach suitable chains to special tool 11 0 000 and suspend from both engine suspension lugs.
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 transverse member 00 6 000.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 22 11 1AZ.
NOTE:
(Four-wheel drive only)
Remove vibration absorber on left front axle support.
Raise engine approx. 10 mm with cross member.