22 11 100 Replacing right engine support arm (N62/N62TU)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Secure engine in installation position, refer to SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION WITH SPECIAL TOOL (N62)
- Remove front wheels, refer to 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL
- Remove reinforcement plate. Upon installation, replace screws and captive nuts. Tighten to 56 Nm with a torque angle of 90°.
- Lower front axle carrier, refer to FRONT AXLE SUPPORT
- Remove front underbody protection See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle, refer to 00..... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM
Release both engine mounts from above.
Remove grounding strap from engine support arm.
Remove engine support arm from engine block.
Installation:
Clean contact faces in order to ensure a safe ground connection.