22 32 050 Replacing cross member for transmission mounting

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Special tools required:

00 2 030
23 4 050

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION (not S63)
Remove SIDE UNDERBODY PANELLING (not S63)
Remove exhaust system. See EXHAUST SYSTEM, COMPLETE (not M57T2).
Remove heat shields (not S63)

Supporting transmission:

Support transmission with special tools 23 4 050 , 00 2 030 .

Secure transmission to mounting with tensioning strap (1).

Tasks are described in GEARBOX HOLDER .

Fig 1: Securing Tensioning Strap

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Release screws.

Tightening torque: 22 32 4AZ .

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 22 32 5AZ .

Remove cross member.

Fig 2: Locating Cross Member Screw

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