Removing the engine from the lifting table

Release union nuts (2).
Unclip the pressure lines (3) from the retaining clips in the areas (1).

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Loosen nuts (1).
Loosen screws (2).
Feed out and remove the catalytic converters (3).

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (1) from the VTG.
Release the wiring harness mountings (2).
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (3) from the automatic transmission.
Release the screw in area (4).
Remove ground cable.

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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Lash transmission with commercially available tensioning strap (1).

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Loosen nut (1).

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Loosen screw (1).
Disconnect hydraulic lines (2) to transmission oil cooler.

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Loosen screws (1).
Lower and store front prop shaft (1).

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Remove cover (1).

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Release converter bolt (1).
Crankshaft at central bolt may only be turned clockwise.

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Prepare special tool 0 494 451 (24 4 160) (1) with the special tool 0 494 622 (24 4 164) (2) as shown.

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Insert special tool 0 494 451 (24 4 160) into the recess of the transmission housing and apply slight tension using the screw (1).
Screw the bolt (2) in to the stop.
Tighten down screw (1).

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Secure engine on engine mounting bracket with a workshop crane and special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020).

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Support engine.
Loosen the screws (arrows) and remove the transmission.

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Release retaining screws (1) on the lifting table (2) on both sides by a few threads.

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Slide transmission (1) to the rear and disconnect from the engine.

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Loosen screw (1).

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Loosen screw (1).

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NOTE: The operations shown only for one side must be carried out on both sides.
The screws (1) must be tightened hand-tight.
Release the central bolt of the output shaft.
Remove the swivel bearing mount (2) and set it aside.
Hold the swivel bearing (3) with the special tool 2 220 718.

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NOTE: The operations shown only for one side must be carried out on both sides.
Loosen screw (1).
Tilt the swivel bearing (2) slightly forwards in the direction of the arrow.
Loosen and remove the output shaft (3) at the front axle differential with a suitable tool.

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Lift engine with a workshop crane (1) and the special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) out of the engine mounts.

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