11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position (N63)

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Special tools required:

00 6 000
00 6 002
00 6 004
00 6 010
00 6 050
11 0 000

WARNING: Danger 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.

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

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.
Remove PANEL for engine compartment lid at side.
Remove left INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION or 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION at front and rear.
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 (00 6 002 00 6 004, 00 6 010, 00 6 050)

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

Fig 3: Identifying 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.

Fig 4: Connecting Suitable Chains To Special Tool 11 0 000 And Suspend From Both Engine Suspension Lugs

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

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 Vibration Absorber On Left Front Axle Support

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