Engine mountings, checking and adjusting

Checking

Fig 1: Removing Securing Bolt For Power Steering Reservoir

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Remove securing bolt (arrow) for power steering reservoir.

CAUTION:

The fuel system is pressurized. Before opening the system place a cloth around the connection. Then dissipate the pressure by carefully loosening the connection.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Supply Line And Fuel Return Line By Pressing Release Tabs

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Disconnect fuel supply line -1- and fuel return line -2- by pressing release tabs.

Fig 3: Checking Dimensions At Engine/Transmission Assembly Mounting

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Check following dimensions at engine/transmission assembly mounting (right side):

Both bolt heads -2- must be parallel to edge of support arm -3-.
There must be a distance of -x- = 10...13 mm between engine mount -1- and engine support -4-.

Check gap -x- with 12 mm iron bar (or support bridge 2011).

Bar must be easy to insert

If the distance measured is too large or small, proceed as follows:

Adjusting

Special tools and equipment required

Fig 4: Identifying Support Assembly 10-222A

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Support bracket 10-222 A

Fig 5: Identifying Air Hose, Mass Air Flow Sensor -G70- & Bolts

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Disconnect air hose -2- at Throttle valve control module -J338-.
Disconnect electrical connector for Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -G70-, item -3-.
Remove bolts -1- and -4-.
Take out air cleaner housing.

Fig 6: Setting Up Support Bracket 10-222 A With Adapters 10-222 A/3 On Surface Of Panel Flange

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Secure one shackle 10-222 A/12 item -1- to engine lifting eye at right rear.
Set up support bracket 10-222 A with adapters 10-222 A/3 on surface of panel flange.
Attach spindles to lifting eye and to shackle.
Lift engine evenly a short distance with both spindles.

Fig 7: Locating Engine Carrier Bolts (Engine Side)

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Unscrew bolts of assembly mounting on engine (arrows)...

Fig 8: Locating Engine Carrier Bolts (Transmission Side)

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..and on transmission (arrows) one after another.
Replace all 5 bolts one by one (if not already replaced when engine was installed) and tighten them finger tight.
Loosen bolts for support arms on right and left approx. 2 turns.

Fig 9: Checking Dimensions At Engine/Transmission Assembly Mounting

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Move engine slightly with an assembly lever.

Both bolt heads -2- must be parallel to edge of support arm -3-.
There must be a distance of -x- = 10...13 mm between engine mount -1- and engine support -4-.

Check gap -x- with 12 mm iron bar (or support bridge 2011).

Bar must be easy to insert.

Tighten bolts -2- for engine assembly mounting.

Fig 10: Ensuring Edges On Support Arm And Transmission Mount Are Parallel

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Ensure that edges on support arm (on transmission assembly mounting) -1- and transmission mount -2- are parallel.

Distance -x- = -x-

Tighten bolts for transmission assembly mounting.

The remaining installation steps are performed in the reverse sequence.