11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position

Special tools required: 

• 2 358 042
• 00 6 030
• 00 0 490
• 00 6 100
• 00 6 130
• 00 6 080

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• If necessary, remove the clean air pipe

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.

Only for B37 engines: 

Align special tool 2 358 042 on the engine and secure using the screws (1).

Fig 1: Aligning Special Tool (2 358 042) On Engine

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Modification: 

Remove front facings from adapter 00 6 030 .

Attach special tool 00 0 490 on left and right to 00 6 030 .

Assemble cross-member 00 6 100 with special tools 00 6 130 , 00 6 030 and 00 6 080 .

Fig 2: Special Tool (00 0 490)

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Unclip filler neck (1) from washer fluid reservoir and lay to one side.

Fig 3: Locating Filler Neck From Washer Fluid Reservoir

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Fig 4: Positioning Assembled Cross-Member (00 6 100) On Spring Strut Dome And Side Member

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Position assembled cross-member 00 6 100 on spring strut dome and side member with a 2nd person helping.

(1) = rear right support point.

Fig 5: Locating Rear Right Support Point

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(1) = rear left support point.

Fig 6: Locating Rear Left Support Point

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(1) = front right support point.

Fig 7: Locating Front Right Support Point

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(1) = front left support point.

Fig 8: Locating Front Left Support Point

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Fig 9: Attaching Hooks To Suspension Lugs

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After mounting the cross-member,

Attach hooks (2 and 3) to suspension lugs.

Slightly pretension the spindle of the engine support beam.

Tighten down all adjusting screws, knurled screws and nuts on cross-member 00 6 100 and on special tool 00 0 490.