Observe following instructions relating to special tool

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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: Before lifting the engine, check the lifting lugs for damage (cracks) and to ensure they are seated securely.

NOTE:

Numbering system for special tools has been re-encoded.

IMPORTANT: Special tool 00 6 000 must not be fitted when transverse member (1) is installed!

Fig 1: Identifying Transverse Member

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Secure engine compartment lid in service position. See SERVICE POSITION (UP TO 09/2011) or SERVICE POSITION (FROM 09/2011) .
Remove PANEL for engine compartment lid at side

Remove left INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING
Remove underbody protection at front and rear. See FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION and REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove STIFFENING PLATE (all-wheel drive vehicles only and F12, F13).

Assemble transverse member 00 6 000 with special tools 00 6 002 00 6 004 , 00 6 010, 00 6 050 .

Fig 2: Assembling Transverse Member (00 6 000) Using Special Tools

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NOTE: Contact points (1) for special tool 00 6 050 are pictured.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool Contact Points

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Position transverse member 00 6 000 with a 2nd person helping on contact points (1).

Secure special tool 11 0 000 to spindle 00 6 002 .

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

Fig 4: Positioning Transverse Member (00 6 000) On Contact Points

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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.

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Tighten down all screws and nuts on transverse member 00 6 000 .

Fig 5: Identifying Transverse Member (00 6 000)

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 22 11 1AZ .

NOTE: (Four-wheel drive only)

Remove vibration absorber on left front axle support.

Raise engine approx. 10 mm with cross member.

Fig 6: Identifying Cross Member And Screws

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