11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position (N52)

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:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (00 0 200)

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NOTE: Use towing hook (72 15 8 108 670).

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (72 15 8 108 670)

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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 attachment parts) and the body.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

With the aid of an assistant and the supports (2), place cross member 00 0 200 on the screw connections of the side panels.

Screw in towing hook (1) and tighten down to approx. 30 Nm.

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

Fit suitable chains to special tool 11 0 000 and attach to towing hook (1) or engine lifting eye.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (00 0 202), (00 0 200), (11 0 000), Towing Hook And Supports

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WARNING: Danger of injury!

Tighten down all adjusting screws and nuts on cross member 00 0 200.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (00 0 200)

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Raise engine approx. 10 mm with cross member.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

For tightening torque refer to 22 11 2AZ in 22 11 ENGINE SUSPENSION .

Fig 5: Identifying Self-Locking Nuts

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