11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position (N12, N14)

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Special Tools Required:

00 0 200
00 0 202
00 0 204
00 0 208
00 0 490

WARNING: Risk of injury!

Observe following instructions relating to special tool:

Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects, modifications and operational reliability.
Damaged/modified special tools must not be used!
No changes or modifications may be made to the special tools!
Keep special tools dry, clean and free of grease.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Lock Bridge

Assemble cross member 00 0 200 with special tools 00 0 202 , 00 0 204 , 00 0 208 .

Modification:

Remove front supports (1).

Fig 1: Front Supports And Special Tool (00 0 200)

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Attach special tool 00 0 490 on left and right to cross member 00 0 200.

Fig 2: Special Tool (00 0 490)

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage Bowden cable (1)!

With the aid of an assistant, place cross member 00 0 200 on spring strut tower and secure special tool 00 0 490 with knurled screws (2) on engine support.

Fig 3: Bowden Cable, Knurled Screws, Special Tools (00 0 200) And (00 0 490)

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IMPORTANT: Avoid a change of engine position in the transverse or longitudinal direction.

Always make sure there is sufficient clearance between the engine (or its attachment parts) and the body.

Align cross member 00 0 200 such that the spindle 00 0 202 is positioned correctly over the lifting eye.

Secure suitable chain to spindle 00 0 200 and attach to lifting eye (1).

Fig 4: Special Tools (00 0 200) And (00 0 202)

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WARNING: Risk of injury!

Tighten all adjusting screws, knurled screws and nuts on cross member 00 0 200 and on special tool 00 0 490 .

Fig 5: Special Tool (00 0 200) And (00 0 490)

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IMPORTANT: Bolts must be slackened to prevent elongation of rubber mounts in bracket (1)!

Slacken bolts (2, 3).

Installation:

Low engine first onto engine or transmission mounts and then tighten down bolts (2, 3).

For tightening torque refer to 22 11 6AZ in 22 11 ENGINE SUSPENSION .

Fig 6: Bracket And Bolts

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Left side only:

Remove Transmission Support Bracket

Right side only:

Unscrew nut (1).

Installation:

Replace self-locking nut.

For tightening torque refer to 22 11 2AZ in 22 11 ENGINE SUSPENSION .

Fig 7: Mounting Nut

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Raise engine approx. 10 mm with cross member.