SUBFRAME Mount, Adjusting

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A
Shackle 10 - 222 A /12
Special Hook 10 - 222 A /20
Engine Sling 2024 A
Adapter T40093/6 qty. 2

Procedure

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS OVERVIEW .

-- Remove the engine cover -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and air guide.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts -Arrows- And Air Guide

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-- Remove the coolant hose by loosening the hose clamp -1-.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Mass Air Flow Sensor

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor -G70-.

-- Detach upper section of the air filter housing -arrow- and remove air filter insert.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the lower section of the air filter housing.

Fig 4: Identifying Screws For Lower Portion Of Air Cleaner Housing

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the air filter housing bracket.

Fig 5: Air Filter Housing Bracket

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-- Remove the bolt and nut -arrows- and then push the front right coolant pipe to the side with the coolant hoses still connected.

Fig 6: Locating Coolant Pipes

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-- Place the 10 - 222 A on upper edge of web plates with the following tool parts:

Fig 7: Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

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Engine brackets 10 - 222 A /1, quantity: 2
Spindle 10 - 222 A /11; quantity: 2
Shackle 10 - 222 A /12
Adapter 10 - 222 A /20
Engine sling 2024 A hook
Adapter T40093/6 qty. 2

-- Engage the spindle 10 - 222 A /11 with 10 - 222 A /12 on the left transmission lifting eye.

-- Attach the 10 - 222 A /11, 10 - 222 A /20 and 2024 A hook to the transmission.

WARNING:

Risk of accident.

Lifting hooks and alignment pins on lifting tackle must be secured with securing pins -arrows-.

-- Tension engine/transmission subframe by evenly tightening the 2 spindles.

-- Remove the subframe bolts -arrows- on the engine side.

Fig 8: Identifying Engine Mount To Engine Mount Bracket Bolts

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-- Remove the subframe bolts -arrows- on the transmission side.

Fig 9: Identifying Engine Mount To Engine Mount Bracket Bolts

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-- Replace all 5 bolts in succession (if not already done when installing engine) hand tighten.

-- Loosen the left and right support arm bolts approximately 2 turns.

-- Slide engine/transmission assembly with a pry bar between engine mount -1- and engine support -4- until the following dimensions are set:

Fig 10: Checking Dimensions At Engine/Transmission Assembly Mounting

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Both bolt heads -2- must be parallel to edge of support arm -3-.
A distance of -x- = 16 mm must be present between engine mount -1- and engine support -4-.

NOTE:

Distance -x- = 16 mm can also be checked with corresponding round stock.

-- Tighten subframe mount bolts on the transmission side.

-- The edges on the support arm -1- and transmission mount -2- are parallel on the transmission side.

Fig 11: Identifying Parallel Edges On Support Arm And Transmission Mount

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Dimension -x- same size on both sides of bracket.

-- Tighten subframe mount bolts on the engine side.

The rest of the installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

NOTE:

The hose supports, air guide pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps appropriate for the model.

-- Tighten the bolts for front section of the longitudinal member. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the 10 - 222 A.

-- Install the front right coolant pipe. Refer to RIGHT FRONT COOLANT PIPE .

-- Install the air filter housing and the air filter. Refer to Removal and Installation .