Supporting The Engine On The Body

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WARNING: Danger of objects or loads falling down

Risk of squashing or crushing

→ Secure components to prevent them from falling down.

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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 .

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

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When assembling the suspending device, make sure that adjacent components are not scratched or damaged .

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Support Assembly
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Assemble the head of the support T40091/50-51 with the support T40091/52-53 .
Support T40091/52-53 (-1- ) must then be fitted on the top fastening points of the spring struts.
1. 2.1. The mountings -2- must be seated exactly on the fastening nuts -3- .
2. 2.2. Ensure that the supports are seated correctly on the spring-strut threaded joints.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Engine Support
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Attach the front support in the engine compartment.
1. 3.1. Adjustable foot T40093/51 must now be connected to the support T40093/3P .
2. 3.2. Fit the front support -1- on the longitudinal member seam at the right.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Front Support
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Support the engine on the body.
1. 4.1. Joiner T40091/3 (-5- ) can now be pushed onto the support bracket 10-222 A (-1- ).
2. 4.2. Connect the front support -4- to the support bracket 10-222 A and support on the left spring strut mount -3- .
3. 4.3. Fit the pipe T40091/1 (-4- ) into the joiner T40091/3 and the support on the right spring strut mount -3- .
Secure the lifting tackle 3033 (-6- ) to the support bracket 10-222 A .
Engage the two fastening eyelets -2- on the lifting tackle 3033 at the fastening eyelets -1- on the engine.
1. 6.1. Adjust the suspension at the spindles and set it as horizontal as possible.
2. 6.2. Tension the engine slightly and make sure that the force is distributed uniformly over both spindles.
3. 6.3. Do not load the spindles at the side and position them until they are as vertical as possible. Assemble as shown in the illustrations.
4. 6.4. Make sure that the suspension is not pressing back against the plenum panel.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Engine Tool
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