22 11 110 Replacing left engine support arm (N57) AWD

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage of thread in engine block. Repair instructions and sequence must be observed without fail.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION .
Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Set vehicle down on wheels.
- Relieve vehicle hoist completely.

IMPORTANT: Danger of injury through engine tilting during operation of the vehicle hoist after release of the engine support arm.
Secure vehicle hoist against use by switch-off. Fold in vehicle hoist arms if necessary.

Lift the engine at the front axle differential with jack and rubber block, until left engine support arm from engine mount slightly lifts.

IMPORTANT: Engine support arm must be completely relieved.

Fig 1: Locating Engine Support Arm

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Disengage vacuum line (2) from holder.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 22 11 3AZ .

Remove engine support arm.

Release bolt (3) and remove additional mass (4).

Tightening torque 22 11 4AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Support Arm, Vacuum Line From Holder And Screws
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