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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2008M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT11 00 ... MOUNTING ENGINE ON ASSEMBLY STAND
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)
11 00 ... Mounting Engine on Assembly Stand
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION 11 00 ... Mounting Engine on Assembly Stand
Mounting engine on assembly stand (S85)
Special tools required:
- 00 2 300 00 2 300 Assembly Stand with Universal Flange
- 11 5 260 11 5 260 Engine Support Plate
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove engine Removing and Installing Engine.
Secure special tool 11 5 260 11 5 260 Engine Support Plate to crankcase with bolts (1 and 2).
Tighten screws (1 and 2) uniformly.
Secure engine with special tool 11 5 260 11 5 260 Engine Support Plate to special tool 00 2 300 00 2 300 Assembly Stand with Universal Flange.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.