11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position (N63)

Special tools required:

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Observe following instructions relating to special tool:

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Secure ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID IN SERVICE POSITION
Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING

Assemble cross-member 00 0 200 with special tools 00 0 202 , 00 0 204 , 00 0 208 .

Modification:

Replace profile strips with special tools 00 0 451 .

Replace front supports with special tools 00 0 452 .

NOTE: Ensure that the longer feet of special tool 00 0 452 point to center of vehicle.

Fig 1: Assembling Cross-Member With Special Tools 00 0 202

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NOTE: The support points on the left side are shown.

Position cross-member 00 0 200 with a 2nd person helping on designated areas (1, 2).

NOTE: Make sure that the front supports 00 0 452 are correctly positioned on the carrier supports.

Fig 2: Identifying Cross-Member Areas

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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.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
With a 2nd person helping and using supports (1), place cross-member 00 0 200 on screw connections of side walls.

Secure special tool 11 0 000 to spindle 00 0 202 .

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (11 0 000) To Spindle (00 0 202)

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Attach suitable chains to special tool 11 0 000 and suspend from both engine suspension lugs.

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Tighten down all adjusting screws and nuts on cross-member 00 0 200 .

Fig 4: Assembling Cross-Member With Special Tools 00 0 202

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Left engine mount:

Slacken nuts (1) from the top.

Right engine mount:

Remove COVER from the steering box.

Loosen the nut (1) on the engine mount through the opening in the wheel arch.

Tightening torque: 22 11 2AZ .

Raise engine approx. 10 mm with cross member.

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Fig 5: Identifying Self-Locking Nut

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