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Removing the engine from the front subframe

CAUTION: Heavy component. 
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage. 
  • Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.

Preliminary work: 

CAUTION: Components connected to the engine joint or cross member. 
Injury hazard! 
  • Check lifting eyes and engine mounting brackets for damage, e.g. cracks.
  • Attach the component to correctly mounted engine joints or cross members only.
  • Only lift the component, do not shift it forwards, backwards or in transverse direction.
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Special tool to cylinder head
M8 Tightening torque  21.5 Nm
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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
The workshop crane, lifting gear and the mounting brackets on the engine must all be connected to each other so that the engine hangs straight upon lifting.
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