Mounting engine on assembly stand (B36, B38)

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Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: Follow manufacturer's instructions.

Preliminary work needed:

Remove ENGINE WITH TRANSMISSION
Remove transmission. See REMOVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION or REMOVING MANUAL TRANSMISSION .
Drain off ENGINE OIL

Unscrew the screws (1).

Remove adapter plate (2).

Tightening torque: 11 11 5AZ .

Fig 1: Locating Adapter Plate And Screws

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Prepare special tool 00 2 300 together with special tool 00 2 320 (00 2 321).

Fig 2: Removing Engine Support Arm

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Prepare special tool 2 288 357 together with special tool 11 9 030 .

Fig 3: Preparing Special Tool (2 288 357) With Special Tool (11 9 030)

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Lift engine (1) with workshop crane and special tool 11 0 070 from table lift (83 22 2 184 136).

Fig 4: Lifting Engine From Lifting Table

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Lift engine with workshop crane onto assembly stand.

Fig 5: Lifting Engine With Workshop Crane Onto Assembly Stand

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Bolt special tools 11 9 030 and 2 288 357 to engine.

Tightening torque: 11 11 5AZ .

Secure special tool 11 9 030 to assembly stand 00 2 300 .

Tightening torque: 11 11 5AZ .

Fig 6: Securing Special Tool (11 9 030) To Assembly Stand

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Required follow-up work:

Top up ENGINE OIL