11 00 670 Securing Engine In Installation Position (N55 AWD)

Special Tools Required:

00 6 000
00 6 002
00 6 004
00 6 010
00 6 050

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.

IMPORTANT: Special Tool Must Not Be Fitted When Cross-Member (1) Is Installed!

Fig 1: Identifying Cross-Member

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

SECURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID IN SERVICE POSITION .
REMOVING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT FRONT AND REAR .
Remove PANEL for Engine Compartment Lid At Side
Remove Acoustic Cover

Assemble Cross-Member 00 6 000 with Special Tools 00 6 002 00 6 004, 00 6 010, 00 6 050.

Fig 2: Assembling Cross-Member Using Special Tools

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Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools

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New Tool.

Assemble Traverse with Special Tool 00 6 050.

Undo Bolts (1) and Detach Heat Shield (2) From Gearbox.

Fig 4: Identifying Heat Shield and Bolts

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Release Nut (1) for Gearbox Rubber Mount.

Fig 5: Identifying Gearbox Rubber Mount Nut

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Graphic Shows: N63 Engine

NOTE: Contact Points (1) for Special Tool 00 6 050 Are Pictured.

Position Transverse Member with A 2Nd Person Helping On Contact Points (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Contact Points for Special Tool On Transverse Member

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IMPORTANT: Before Lifting The Engine, Check The Lifting Lugs for Damage (Cracks) and To Ensure They Are Seated Securely.

Screw Towing Hook (1) Into Engine Block.

Align Cross-Member So That Spindle Is Correctly Positioned Over Towing Hook.

Secure Chain To The Spindle and Suspend From Towing Hook (1).

WARNING: Danger of Injury!
Tighten Down All Screws and Nuts On Cross-Member.

Fig 7: Identifying Towing Hook

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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.

Undo The Bolt (1) On The Right-Hand Engine Mount.

Fig 8: Identifying Right-Hand Engine Mount Bolt

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Release Bolts (1) From Bottom Left Engine Mount.

Raise Engine Approx. 10 Mm with Cross Member.

IMPORTANT: Observe Installation Note!
To Ensure Play Between Engine Mount and Engine Support Arm, Lower The Engine Completely Before Tightening The Screw Connection (Engine Mount/Engine Support Arm).

Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ .

Fig 9: Identifying Left Engine Mount Bolts

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