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

ENGINES 273, 275 in MODEL 216 (except 216.386) 

Shown on engine 273.961 with code (487) Active Body Control (ABC) 

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Engine On Front Axle Carrier

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	Remove/install
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Attach engine hoist to engine lifting eyes
2	Remove tensioning strap for engine-transmission unit
3	Secure front axle carrier on portable lifting platform with tensioning strap against slipping and falling down
4	Lift engine with a suitable lifting device and engine hoist	Only raise far enough for chain on engine hoist to be lightly tensioned.
5	Remove bolt (1) of the retaining clamp (1a) from rack-and-pinion steering (4)	Model 216	*BA46.30-P-1012-01Q
		Model 221 with AIRmatic	*BA46.30-P-1010-01F
		Model 221 with code (487) Active Body Control (ABC)	*BA46.30-P-1013-01N
6	Remove bolt (2) and remove high pressure expansion hose (3)	Replace seals.
		Model 221 with AIRmatic	*BA46.30-P-1012-01F
		Model 221 with code (487) Active Body Control (ABC)	*BA46.30-P-1012-01N
		Model 216	*BA46.30-P-1011-01Q
7	Remove bolts (5) from engine mounts (5a)	Model 216	*BA22.10-P-1001-03C
		Model 221	*BA22.10-P-1001-03D
8	Lift off engine / transmission unit from front axle carrier	Ensure when lifting that engine oil pan is not damaged. Ensure that engine mount (5a) is seated correctly in catches on the front axle carrier.
9	Install in the reverse order