11 21 500 Replacing crankshaft (N62/N62TU)
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REPLACING CRANKSHAFT PREPARATORY TASKS (N62/N62TU) OPERATION
| Operation: |
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| Remove engine (as necessary) |
| Remove cylinder head (cylinder bank 1 to 4) |
| Remove cylinder head (cylinder bank 5 to 8) |
| Remove hub for vibration damper |
| Removing lower timing case cover |
| Removing oil pan |
| Remove oil pump |
| Removing piston |
| Remove flywheel |
Release main bearing inclined screw connection (1).
Installation:
Tightening torque, see ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Release spacer bolt (2).
Tightening torque, see ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Release main bearing screws.
Tightening torque, see ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Remove main bearing caps 1 to 5.
Lever out crankshaft.
Replace main crankshaft bearing shells.
Replace conrod bearing shells.