Installing engine on automatic transmission

Make sure that the hole (1) of the flywheel is flush with the dowel hole on the crankcase.
Check the fitting sleeves (2) for a correct fit and damage, replace if necessary.
Replace damaged lining sleeves (2) .

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Position the engine (1) with a workshop crane and position the special tool 0 490 579 (11 0 070) on the special tool 2 184 136 .
Guide out the workshop crane with the special tool 0 490 579 (11 0 070) from the engine (1) and move it aside.

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Push table top (B) in the arrow direction toward table top (A) and position the automatic transmission (1) on the engine.

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Turn the torque converter until the bore of the torque converter is aligned with the bore of the flywheel.
Flange-mount the automatic transmission to the engine.

Tighten screws (arrows).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Transmission to engine
M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm
M12	Tightening torque	66 Nm

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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.

Turn the engine with the special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480) at the vibration damper in the direction of rotation .

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Replace nuts (1) .
Parts: Nuts

Screw 6 nuts (1) on the torque converter.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Torque converter to flywheel
M10 Replace nuts. Remove any adhesive residue from the thread, if necessary.	tightening torque	56 Nm

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