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.
Jointing 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: Mounting Engine Using Special Tools

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