Installing The Engine And Transmission Unit

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Fig 1: Identifying Lifting Table, Engine And Transmission

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Raise the engine and the transmission unit. Use a lifting table with locating pins.

Stop when the sub-frame is approximately 15 cm below the frame members.

Fig 2: Drive Shaft And Hub

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Install (left and right-hand sides)

the drive shaft to the hub. Install the center screws. Do not tighten yet.
the ball joint to the control arm. Install the nuts. Do not tighten yet.
NOTE:
Ensure that the mating surfaces on the ball joints and control arms are clean.

Twist the engine block heater (option) into position. Check that the air conditioning (A/C) compressor is correctly positioned.

Check that the tie rod is in the correct position. Check that the transmission cable is routed between the steering shaft and the firewall.

Align the steering shaft joint on the steering gear.

Lift the engine and transmission unit up to the frame members.

NOTE:

Ensure that no hoses, wiring or anything else catches.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts, Washers And Brackets In Sub-Frame

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Install

a new screw in the lower steering shaft joint. Tighten to 20 Nm
new screw in the sub-frame. Lubricate the screws
the washes at the front edge and the support plates at the rear edge of the sub-frame.

Tighten the screws for the sub-frame. Tighten to 105 Nm . Angle-tighten 120° . Use bevel protractor 9512050 . Start on the left hand side of the sub-frame. Continue with the right hand side.

Tighten the screws for the brackets at the rear of the sub-frame. Tighten to 50 Nm .

Remove the lifting table.