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11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position (N55)

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Special tools required: 

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Observe following instructions relating to special tool: 
  1. Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects, modifications and operational reliability.
  2. Damaged/modified special tools must not be used!
  3. No changes or modifications may be made to the special tools!
  4. Keep special tools dry, clean and free of grease.
NOTE:
IMPORTANT: Special tool must not be fitted when cross-member (1) is installed!
Fig 1: Identifying Cross-Member
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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Assemble cross-member 00 6 000 with special tools 00 6 002 00 6 004, 00 6 010 , 00 6 050.

Fig 2: Assembling Crossmember With Special Tools
G10041582Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

New tool.

Assemble traverse with special tool 00 6 050.

Fig 3: Identifying Traverse With Special Tool 00 6 050
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NOTE:

Illustration shows: N63 engine

NOTE: Contact points (1) for special tool 00 6 050 are pictured.

Position transverse member with a 2nd person helping on contact points (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Contact Points For Special Tool (00 6 050)
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IMPORTANT: Before lifting the engine, check the lifting lugs for damage (cracks) and to ensure they are seated securely.

Screw towing hook (1) into engine block.

Align cross-member so that spindle is correctly positioned over towing hook.

Secure chain to the spindle and suspend from towing hook (1).

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Tighten down all screws and nuts on cross-member 00 6 000.
Fig 5: Identifying Towing Hook
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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 add-on parts) and the body.

Release bolts (1) on engine mount.

Raise engine approx. 10 mm with cross member.

IMPORTANT: Observe installation note!
To ensure play between engine mount and engine support arm, lower the engine completely before tightening the screw connection (engine mount/engine support arm).
Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ .
Fig 6: Identifying Bolts On Engine Mount
G10041586Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.