11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position (N14)

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WARNING: Danger 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.

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: Assembling Cross-Member Using Special Tools

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

Fig 2: Attaching Special Tool (00 0 490) To Transverse Member

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage Bowden cable (1)!

With a 2nd person helping, place transverse member 00 0 200 on spring strut dome and secure special tool 00 0 490 with knurled screws (2) on engine support.

Fig 3: Identifying Bowden Cable, Screws And Special Tools

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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.

Align transverse member 00 0 200 so that spindle 00 0 202 is correctly positioned over suspension lug.

Secure suitable chain to spindle 00 0 200 and attach to suspension lug (1).

Fig 4: Securing Suitable Chain To Spindle

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WARNING: Danger of injury!

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

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tools And Transverse Member

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IMPORTANT: Complete the following tasks without fail before raising the engine.

Left side only:

Remove transmission support bracket

Right side only:

Slacken nut (1).

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ.

Fig 6: Identifying Self-Locking Nut

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IMPORTANT: Avoid overelongation of rubber mounts in bracket (1) when raising.

Slacken screws (2) and (3).

Installation note:

Secure engine first to engine or transmission mounts and then tighten down bolts (2) and (3).

Tightening torque 22 11 6AZ .

Fig 7: Identifying Rubber Mounts On Bracket And Screws

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