Preparations for distance and comparison measurements - AR40.30-P-0401EW

MODEL 212, 218

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Engine Crossmember Distance

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Shown here is holding pipe 170 589 00 63 01

Fig 2: Identifying Left-Side Support Adjustment Dimension

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MODIFICATION NOTES

21.10.11	Value changed: screw/bolt, rear engine support to frame floor assembly		*BA22.10-P-1005-03E
16.12.11	New holding pipe 164 589 04 63 00 added	The holding pipe 164 589 04 63 00 can be used as an alternative to the holding pipe 170 589 00 63 01.	AR40.30-P-0401-01EW

	Removing
1	Align the vehicle	Align the vehicle horizontally in the longitudinal direction by loading with weights as appropriate. Measure vehicle inclination across the door sills, e.g. using a spirit level
2.1	Remove engine compartment panels	Vehicles with gasoline engine	AR61.20-P-1105EW
2.2	Remove bottom section of soundproofing	Vehicles with diesel engine	AR94.30-P-5300EW
3	On the rear engine crossmember (63) remove the two bolts at the third threaded hole from the rear
4	Turn in threaded bolts (07n) of suspension (07) with shims (1)	Use washers (1), to ensure that the threaded stud (07n) fits correctly into the rear engine crossmember (63).
4			Fig 3
5	Insert and adjust hanger (07)		AR40.30-P-0401-01EW
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6	Insert telescopic measuring rod (06) with connecting parts onto retaining bolt using bubble level (024b)	Use relevant measuring bolt and measuring tip (024) for the corresponding distance or comparison measurement.
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	Measure
7	Carry out distance and comparison measurements on front and rear axles		AR40.30-P-0402CW
	Install
8	Detach cradle (07) and threaded bolts (07n)		Fig 3
9	Screw in bolts of rear engine crossmember (63)		*BA22.10-P-1005-03E
10.1	Install engine compartment paneling.	Vehicles with gasoline engine	AR61.20-P-1105EW
10.2	Install bottom sections of soundproofing	Vehicles with diesel engine	AR94.30-P-5300EW