Supporting The Engine On The Body

→ Secure components to prevent them from falling down.

→ Secure components to prevent them from falling down.

Information 

• Never use defective lifting equipment (bent or damaged tools must not be used or repaired. Always replace these tools). Check tools for signs of damage before use. 

Information 

• The engine must be supported on the body for some repair work on the front axle and engine bearings. 

1. Move bonnet into service position → 553119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT PNEUMATIC SPRING .
2. Support bracket 10-222 A  must be extended using the adapter 9591/2  spacers as an aid. Position the support bracket on the inside of the wing, near the plenum panel, and align it. Then tighten the two winged nuts. →
   Fig 1: Installing Spacers And Safety Device

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3. Lifting tackle 3033  must be engaged in one hook →
   Fig 2: Installing Engine Suspending Device

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   Information 

   • When assembling the suspending device, make sure that adjacent components are not scratched or damaged. 
4. Engage the rear hook of the rear left engine suspension on the engine in the rear engine carrier eyebolt →
   Fig 3: Installing Rear Hook Of Rear Left Engine Suspension On Engine

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5. Engage front right transport hook onto engine carrier eyebolt.
6. Adjust the engine mount at the spindles. Adjust the suspension and set it as horizontal as possible. Tension the engine slightly and make sure that the force is distributed uniformly over both spindles. Do not load the spindles at the side, and position them until they are as vertical as possible. Assemble as shown in the figures. →
   Fig 4: Adjusting Suspension

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   Fig 5: Front View Of V8 Engine

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