11 21 500 Replacing crankshaft (M62): Notes

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(engine removed)

Unscrew oil sump.

Remove oil pump.

Remove timing case cover at bottom,

refer to 11 14 110 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TIMING CASE COVER, BOTTOM (M62 VANOS FROM 9/98) .

Remove piston,

refer to 11 25 530 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING ALL PISTONS (M62) .

Remove flywheel,

refer to 11 22 500 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLYWHEEL (M62 / S62) / 11 22 510.

Remove rear end cover. This task is described in the section Replacing crankshaft radial seal,

refer to 11 14 151 REPLACING CRANKSHAFT RADIAL SEAL (M62/S62) .

Unfasten taper screw mount on main bearing. (Collar screws and spacer screws.)

Fig 1: Unfastening Taper Screw Mounting On Main Bearing

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Remove screws securing main bearing caps.

Fig 2: Removing Main Bearing Caps Securing Screws

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Remove main bearing caps 1 to 5.

Lever out crankshaft.

Fig 3: Removing Main Bearing Caps

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CAUTION: Note grinding stage of crankshaft,

refer to ENGINE - TECHNICAL DATA - X5 .

Fig 4: Identifying Grinding Stage Of Crankshaft

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If necessary, remove sprocket wheel from crankshaft.

Fit special tool 11 2 383 to crankshaft.

Remove sprocket wheel with special tool 11 2 001 in conjunction with special tool 11 2 005 and special tool 11 2 004.

Fig 5: Removing Sprocket Wheel From Crankshaft Using Special Tools

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