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Tightening torques > < Attaching engine to engine stand
6-cylinder Engine (2-valve) Mechanics
Removing and installing engine
Installing engine

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal paying particular attention to the following points:

  • ◆ Check whether the dowel sleeves for centralising engine/gearbox are in the cylinder block, install, if necessary.
  • ◆ Renew all self locking nuts.
  • ◆ Renew all seals and gaskets
  • ◆ If necessary, check that clutch plate is properly centred.
  • ◆ Clean the splines of the input shaft. Thinly lubricate splines and clutch release bearing with G 000 100. Do not grease guide sleeve for release bearing.
  • ◆ Installing engine mounts free of stress. Ensure that engine mounts are free of stress by shaking engine to align it before tightening engine mounts.
  • ◆ Allow stop for torque reaction support to rest on rubber buffer for torque reaction support under its own weight, and tighten bolts to 45 Nm.
  • ◆ Adjust exhaust system stress-free =>Repair group 26
  • ◆ Adjust accelerator cable =>Repair group 20
  • ◆ Only use drained coolant again when the crank housing or the cylinder head have not been replaced.
  • ◆ Check oil level before starting engine.
  • ◆ There is no needle bearing present in the crankshaft in vehicles with automatic gearbox.
  • ◆ When using exchange engines with hand shift it must be checked whether the needle bearing is present in the crankshaft. If necessary, install.

Tightening torques > < Attaching engine to engine stand