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103019 Removing and installing engine carrier on DFI engines


WM 103019 Removing and installing engine carrier on DFI engines

Technical values





Preliminary work

CAUTION

Incorrect positioning of transmission jack on oil pan or support surface too small.

- Oil pan or oil guide housing can break.

-> Use wide, rubber-coated support surface on the transmission jack.
-> Choose a solid area on the underside of the engine or on the transmission.

1. Prop up the engine from underneath with a transmission jack (with a wide, rubber-coated support surface) or support the engine on the body. -> 1001IN Supporting V8 4.8-litre DFI engine on the body 1001IN Supporting V8 4.8 l DFI engine on the body
2. Remove engine guard. -> 108019 Removing and installing engine guard (underbody panel) on DFI engines 108019 Removing and installing engine guard (underbody panelling)
3. Remove front axle far enough for the engine carrier to be removed. -> 400619 Removing and installing front-axle carrier - section on "Removing" Service and Repair

Information

Component overview





Left bracket for auxiliary units and engine mounting









Right bracket for auxiliary units and engine mounting






Removing engine carrier

WARNING

Danger of injury.

-> When working on the engine suspension, the engine must be appropriately secured against falling or lowering.
-> Never use defective lifting equipment.
-> Only use lifting equipment tested and approved by Porsche.
-> The components are very heavy. There is a danger of crushing.
-> Wear protective gloves.
-> Please observe general warning notes.

Information

- This task can only be performed if the engine has been removed or suspended on the body.

Information

- Do not undo the engine mounts on the engine.

- If the engine mounts have been undone on the engine, they must be aligned using the engine carrier. -> 103519 Removing and installing engine mount Service and Repair





Engine carrier

1. Undo the two fastening screws => Fastening screws for engine mounting to the left and right on the hydraulic mounts. => Engine carrier





Fastening screws for engine mounting





Engine carrier

2. Use a suitable, sturdy, long tool to unscrew the two fastening screws securing the engine carrier to the body. Remove engine carrier.

Installing engine carrier

1. Install engine carrier. Then fit all the screws by hand and tighten them slightly. Replace the screws for the body.





Engine carrier





Fastening screws for engine mounting

2. Tighten new fastening screws securing the engine carrier to the body.=> Initial tightening: 120 Nm (89 ftlb.) => Torque angle: 180°
3. Tighten screws between engine carrier and hydraulic mount. => Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ftlb.)

Subsequent work

1. Install front axle. -> 400619 Removing and installing front-axle carrier - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
2. Install engine guard. -> 108019 Removing and installing engine guard (underbody panel) on DFI engines - section on "Installing" 108019 Removing and installing engine guard (underbody panelling)