Replacing engine mounting bolster at transmission side

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Left-Hand Engine Mounting

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Remove the complete air cleaner (ACL), see Removing The Air Cleaner (ACL) Housing .

Remove the engine bolster nut.

Lift the engine/transmission up until the engine bolster bolt can be removed.

When lifting the engine/transmission, use a block of wood to protect the transmission.

Remove the cable harness clip from the wire end.

Remove the three nuts and remove the mounting bolster.

Install the mounting bolster and place the 2 rubber protecting flaps in the correct position.

Install the 3 nuts. Torque setting 45 Nm .

Install the bolt and the nut in the bolster. Finger-tighten.

Remove the lifting beam.

Tighten the bolster nut. Torque setting 98 Nm .

Install the complete air cleaner (ACL), see Installing The Air Cleaner (ACL) Housing .

Install the inlet air-preheater hose.