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11 00 Mounting engine on assembly stand (N55)

Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released  .
Aluminium screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).
For reliable identification:
Aluminium screws/bolts are not magnetic  .
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage)  .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Use special tool 11 8 541 to mount engine on special tool 00 2 300 .

Mount engine or engine block with special tool 11 8 542 on 11 8 541 .

Fig 1: Mounting Engine On Special Tool (00 2 300)
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