11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (M62): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque,

see 11 11 5AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove alternator drive belt,

refer to 11 28 010 REPLACING ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT (M62) .

Remove power steering pump.

NOTE: Lines remain connected.

Evacuate A/C system.

Disconnect lines between A/C compressor and condenser. Disconnect suction line from A/C compressor and tie to one side.

NOTE: A/C compressor remains on engine.

Remove transmission,

refer to appropriate article in TRANSMISSION section.

Remove heat shield from starter motor.

Release cable connections to starter motor.

Remove starter motor.

Detach oil lines to transmission on heat exchanger for transmission and remove.

Remove heat exchanger for transmission from radiator.

Remove radiator,

refer to ENGINE RADIATOR .

is connect water hoses on alternator and thermostat housing.

NOTE: Illustration with engine removed.

Unfasten coolant hoses from coolant manifold.

Fig 1: Unfastening Coolant Hoses From Coolant Manifold

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Detach coolant hoses (1) from heater.

Fig 2: Detaching Coolant Hoses From Heater

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove heating valve (2) completely with hoses.

Fig 3: Removing Heating Valve

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Press lock (1) and detach hose (2) from tank venting valve.

Fig 4: Identifying Lock For Detaching Hose From Tank Venting Valve

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Disconnect wiring harness section for engine in control unit box and place on engine.

Remove positive lead from support point and place on engine.

Disconnect wiring harness section for transmission in control unit box.

Pull out wiring harness section for transmission and oxygen sensors and place on engine.

Remove expansion tank,

refer to RADIATOR EXPANSION .

Open cap (1), draw off hydraulic fluid from supply reservoir for power steering pump. Dispose of hydraulic fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Refit cap (1).

Detach supply reservoir from carrier.

NOTE: Lines remain connected.

Fig 5: Identifying Expansion Tank Cap

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NOTE: Grounding strap (1) is screwed to main flow oil filter housing.

Detach main flow oil filter housing from holder, feed out of carrier and suspend from engine.

NOTE: Lines remain connected.

Provisionally reinstall supply reservoir for power steering pump.

Fig 6: Locating Grounding Strap Is Screwed To Main Flow Oil Filter Housing

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NOTE: The engine leans forward once the swivel bearings and output shafts have been removed.
Support engine with a block of wood (1).
If necessary, secure wood with a cable tie to front axle support.

Fig 7: Supporting Engine With Block Of Wood

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Remove left and right swivel bearings,

refer to AXLE SHAFTS - X5 .

Remove output shafts,

refer to AXLE SHAFTS - X5 .

Remove propeller shaft at front,

refer to 26 20 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT .

NOTE: To remove and install engine with exhaust manifold, you must remove partition wall (3).

Unclip hose and cable, disconnect plug connection (1).
Feed out wiring harness (2).
Release nut and screws, remove partition wall (3).

Fig 8: Removing And Installing Engine With Exhaust Manifold
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Unfasten ground tape from right of engine support.

Unfasten top left and right nuts on engine mount.

Fig 9: Unfastening Ground Tape From Right Of Engine Support

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CAUTION: Only raise engine on locating lugs provided for this purpose.

Fit engine to special tool 11 0 000.

Fig 10: Fitting Engine With Special Tool 11 0 000

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CAUTION: Narrow points:

Fuel line, cylinder head cover
A/C compressor
A/C compressor line
Condenser
Exhaust manifold
Front axle differential, steering spindle

Carefully lift out engine.