Engine, Supporting In Installation Position: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Support Bridge:10-222A
Engine/Gearbox Support Shackle (2 pc.):10-222A/12
Engine Sling - Engine Bracket:2024A/1
Engine Support - Basic Set:T40091
Engine Support - Supplement Kit:T40093A with Engine Support Brackets:T40093/7 and :T40093/8

Procedure

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-- Remove the left and right air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Position the :10-222A on the left and right suspension strut domes as illustrated.

-- Mount the additional tools as shown.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Support Bridge

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-- Attach the spindle to the engine lifting eyes and pre-tension the engine slightly.