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Mounting engine on assembly stand (N51)

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IMPORTANT: Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released. 
The end faces of aluminum screws/bolts are painted blue  for the purposes of reliable identification.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage). 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Bolt engine or engine block with steel bolts (1) and aluminum bolts (2) to special tool 11 4 440.

To release central bolt, bolt on special tools 11 9 261 and 11 9 265 as well.

Mount engine with special tool 11 3 370 to SPECIAL TOOL 00 1 450 .

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Block Steel And Aluminum Bolts And Special Tools
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