11 00 Mounting engine on assembly stand (N55)

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Special tools required:

00 2 300 .
11 8 541 .
11 8 542 .

IMPORTANT: Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released .
Aluminum screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).
For reliable identification:
Aluminum screws/bolts are not magnetic .
Joining torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ENGINE .

Use special tool 11 8 541 to mount engine on special tool 00 2 300 .

Mount engine or engine block with special tool 11 8 542 on 11 8 541 .

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools (11 8 542), (11 8 541), And (00 1 450)

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