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Remove/install engine from/onto front axle carrier - AR01.10-P-2510GZB

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ENGINE 642 in MODEL 164 

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Engine From/Onto Front Axle Carrier
G00544399Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by fingers being pinched or crushed  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, liftgates or sliding roof Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Remove engine with the front axle carrier (7)   AR01.10-P-2500GZB 
2 Hook engine and transmission with engine hoists into lifting eye on the engine Secure front axle carrier (7) on portable lifting platform with tensioning strap.  
3 Lift engine with engine hoist Only raise far enough for chain on engine hoist to be lightly tensioned.  
4 Remove screw/bolt (1) of engine mounts (2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA22.10-P-1002-03G 
5 Detach bracket (3) at oil pan (4) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.30-P-1007-01J 
6 Remove front propeller shaft (5) on transfer case (6) Only vehicles with 4MATIC
Mark front propeller shaft (5) relative to propeller shaft flange (5a).
Detach vent line for front axle gear on vent valve.
 
    Installation:  It is essential to observe the tightening instructions. Failure to do so can result in noises and vibrations. AR41.10-P-0070-03GZ
    SPECIAL TOOL Retainer wrench Fig 2
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA41.10-P-1003-01F 
7 Lift engine and transmission out of front axle carrier (7)    
8 Install in the reverse order    
ENGINE MOUNT, ENGINE SUPPORT (ENGINE SIDE)

Number Designation Model 164
BA22.10-P-1002-03G Bolt connecting front engine mount to engine support Nm 53
POWER STEERING PUMP

Number Designation Model 164.1/8
BA46.30-P-1002-01J Banjo bolt, high pressure expansion hose to power steering pump Nm 45
BA46.30-P-1007-01J Bolt, power steering pressure line bracket to engine oil pan Nm 10
PROPELLER SHAFT

Number Designation Model 164.1/8
BA41.10-P-1003-01F Self-locking bolt, propeller shaft to transfer case (to front axle) Stage 1 Nm 40
Stage 2 ∠° 90
Fig 2: Identifying Retainer Wrench (164 589 02 07 00)
G07553455Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.