Attaching the engine on the front sub-frame

CAUTION: Components connected to the engine joint or cross member .
Injury hazard!

Check lifting eyes and engine mounting brackets for damage, e.g. cracks.
Attach the component to correctly mounted engine joints or cross members only.
Only lift the component, do not shift it forwards, backwards or in transverse direction.

Keep the special tool 2 220 718 ready.

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Keep the special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) ready.

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Guide in and position special tool 2 459 012 on cylinder head.

Tighten the screws (1) of special tool 2 459012 .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Special tool to cylinder head
M8	Tightening torque	21.5 Nm

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The workshop crane, lifting gear and the mounting brackets on the engine must all be connected to each other so that the engine hangs straight upon lifting.

Connect both hooks of the special tool 0 490 567 (11 0 020) to the front and rear of the engine with the mounting brackets.
Connect the special tool 2 220 718 to special tool 0 490 567 (11 0020) .

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Position the engine with the special tool 2 220 718 on the front subframe.

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Tighten the screw (1) of the engine mount on the right and left with a commercially available tool.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Engine mount to engine support bracket
M12	tightening torque	100 Nm

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Version with engine mount with vacuum line:
Secure vacuum line (1).

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Follow-up work

Refer to ATTACHING THE ENGINE FROM THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (LIFTING TABLE) .
Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE OIL SUMP .