Preliminary Work

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CAUTION: Ingress of dirt

Danger of material damage due to blocked oil bores/oil ducts.

→ Absolute cleanliness is essential when working on the engine.

→ Lay removed engine parts on a clean base and make sure to cover them.

→ Use the cover for dust protection when fitting the engine NR.165 on the engine assembly support.

Remove engine.
→ 100119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENGINE .
Remove transmission.
→ 343527 REMOVING AND MOUNTING TRANSMISSION .
Secure the engine support to the engine/transmission flange with screw sleeves.
Secure the engine to the assembly support with an engine lift. Get another person to help you do this.
Remove rear silencer.
→ 263319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR SILENCER .
Remove cover for camshaft housing.
→ 159119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COVER FOR CAMSHAFT HOUSING .
Remove camshafts.
→ 150520 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CAMSHAFTS (INCLUDES SETTING TIMING) .