11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position (N63)

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Special tools required:

00 0 200
00 0 202
00 0 204
00 0 208
00 0 451
00 0 452
11 0 000

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

See ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS (N54, N63) .

WARNING: Risk 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 bonnet/hood in service position
Remove intake filter housing . See 13 71 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING BOTH INTAKE FILTER HOUSINGS (N63) .

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 tools 00 0 452 point to the middle of the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools (00 0 200, 00 0 451 And 00 0 452)

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

Position transverse 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 support carriers.

Fig 2: Positioning Transverse Member With 2nd Person Helping On Designated 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 attachment parts) and the body.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

With the aid of an assistant and the supports (1), place cross member 00 0 200 on the screw connections of the side panels.

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

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

Fig 3: Attaching Suitable Chains To Special Tool And Suspend From Both Engine Suspension Eyelets

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WARNING: Risk of injury!

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

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tools (00 0 200, 00 0 451 And 00 0 452)

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ, see 22 11 ENGINE SUSPENSION

Raise engine approx. 10 mm with transverse member.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Mounting Screws

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