Removing the engine from the automatic transmission

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to the engine  .
If the engine is manually rotated in the wrong direction of rotation, the engine can be damaged  .

• Only rotate the engine manually in the correct direction of rotation: a) clockwise when looking at the damper, or b) counterclockwise when looking at the chain drive. b) applies only if the timing chain is installed in the rear.

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• Crank engine with special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480) at vibration damper in direction of rotation.
• Loosen nuts (1)  of the torque converter.
• Crank engine further and release remaining 5 nuts.
• Remove screws (arrows).

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• Push tabletop (B)  in the direction of the arrow and push automatic transmission (1)  to the side.

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• Insert and position the special tool 2 459 012 on the cylinder head.
• Tighten the screws (1)  of the special tool 2 459 012 .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Special tool to cylinder head
  M8	Tightening torque	21.5 Nm

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• Attach the workshop crane with the special tool 0 490 579 (11 0 070) and raise the engine (1) from the lifting  table.

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