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Engine, Supporting In Installation Position

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Check and prepare the tools if necessary:

Fig 5: Identifying Measurements
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-- If the Engine Support Bridge :10-222A  does not have the hole indicated with the -arrow-, it must be made retroactively.

Procedure 

NOTE:

The assembly mount bolts may only be loosened when the engine is supported in the installed position with the Engine Support Bridge :10-222A  .

-- Remove the foam insulation -1-.

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-- Remove the right and left molded foam parts -arrows- for the plenum chamber seal.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the lock carrier retaining bracket on the left and right sides

Fig 6: Identifying Left And Right Lock Carrier Bracket Bolts
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-- Remove the lower mounts from the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28 :10-222A/28  .

Fig 7: Identifying Engine Support
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-- Install the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28-2 :10-222A/28-2  .

-- Remove the bolts in direction of -arrows- for securing the engine support bridge on the lock carrier from the Engine Support 28-2 :10-222A/28-2  .

-- Tighten the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28-2 :10-222A/28-2  using the bolt -1- on the lock carrier.

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NOTE:

Use the bolts from the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28-2 :10-222A/28-2  for attaching the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28 :10-222A/28  . Do not use the bolts for the retaining bracket.

The front connection point can also be used for securing the adapter : 10-222A/28-2  .

NOTE:

A second technician is needed to mount the Engine Support Bridge on the vehicle to prevent the Engine Support Bridge from tipping.

Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 29 :10-222A/29  Installation Position:

Assemble the Extractor:

-- Attach an Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 29 :10-222A/29  with the lettering >>L<< on the right side of the Engine Support Bridge :10-222A  .

-- Slide both Engine Support - Joint Fixture :T40091/3  on the Engine Support Bridge - Square Pipe :10-222A  .

-- The bolts for the Engine Support - Joint Fixture :T40091/3  point in the direction of travel as shown.

-- Attach an Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 29 :10-222A/29  with the lettering >>R<< on the left side of the Engine Support Bridge :10-222A  .

-- Place the Engine Support Bridge :10-222A  onto the longitudinal members.

-- Position the Engine Support Bridge :10-222A  as shown behind the hood support.

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-- Position the Engine Support Bridge :10-222A  on the longitudinal member.

-- Slide the Engine Support - Basic Set - Square Pipe :T40091/1  on the right side into the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28 :10-222A/28  .

-- Slide the Engine Support Set - Spindle :10-222B  on the right side onto the Engine Support - Basic Set - Square Pipe :T40091/1  .

-- The threaded rod from the spindle is located as shown on the interior between the square pipes.

-- Slide the Engine Support - Basic Set - Square Pipe :T40091/1  on the right side into the Engine Support - Joint Fixture :T40091/3  .

-- Slide the Engine Support - Basic Set - Square Pipe :T40091/1  on the left side into the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28 :10-222A/28  .

-- Slide the Engine Support Set - Spindle :10-222B  on the left side onto the Engine Support - Basic Set - Square Pipe :T40091/1  .

-- The threaded rod from the spindle is located as shown on the interior between the square pipes.

-- Slide the Engine Support - Basic Set - Square Pipe :T40091/1  on the left side into the Engine Support - Joint Fixture :T40091/3  .

-- Attach the Engine/Gearbox Support Shackle (2 pc.) :10-222A/12  to the right and left lifting eyes.

-- Engage the Engine Support Set - Spindle :10-222B  on the Engine/Gearbox Support Shackle (2 pc.) :10-222A/12  on the right side.

-- Engage the Engine Support Set - Spindle :10-222B  on the Engine/Gearbox Support Shackle (2 pc.) :10-222A/12  on the left side.

-- Align the engine support.

-- Tighten the threaded connections on the engine support bridge.

-- Tension the engine/transmission sub-assembly slightly with the Spindles.