Securing Engine In Installation Position

11 00 670 Securing engine in installation position (N55)

Special tools required:





Warning!
Danger of injury!
Observe following instructions relating to special tool:
1. Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects, modifications and operational reliability.
2. Damaged/modified special tools must not be used!
3. No changes or modifications may be made to the special tools!
4. Keep special tools dry, clean and free of grease.





Important!
Before lifting the engine, check the lifting lugs for damage (cracks) and to ensure they are seated securely.

Note:
^ Numbering system for special tools has been re-encoded.








Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Secure engine compartment lid in service position
^ Remove intake silencer housing





Only on E92, E93:
Unclip two protective caps (1) on left and right of side panel screw connection with special tool 64 1 020.

Installation note:
Replace damaged protective caps.





Assemble transverse member 00 6 000 with special tools:
^ 00 6 051 (profile strips)
^ 00 6 070 (supports)
^ 00 6 052 (supports)
^ 00 6 031 (connections) complete.

Note:
Use towing hook (72 15 8 108 670).








Important!
Avoid a change of engine position in the transverse or longitudinal direction.
Always make sure there is sufficient clearance between the engine (or its attachment parts) and the body.





Release front screws (1) on acoustic cover (2).

Tightening torque 11 12 7AZ.





Raise acoustic cover (1) slightly.

Screw in towing hook (2) and tighten down to approx. 30 Nm.

Release screw (1) on front panel (2).

Tightening torque 41 33 1AZ.








Important!
Risk of damage!
Fit transverse member 00 6 000 with a 2nd person helping.
Place supports in front in the area of front panel screw connection and in the rear on the screw connections of the side panels.
Bolt connections of transverse member 00 6 001 must point to windscreen.

Adapt bevel of special tool 00 6 052 to inclination of side wall.

Special tool 00 6 070 consists of a left and right support.

Secure chain with hook 00 6 080 to spindle 00 6 002 and align centrally over front engine suspension lug.

Attach special tool to towing hook.

Warning!





Danger of injury!
Tighten down all adjusting screws and nuts on transverse member 00 6 000.





Unscrew nuts (1).

Raise engine approx. 10 mm with transverse member.

Installation note:
Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ.

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