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11 21 500 Replacing crankshaft (N63)

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Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: Weight of crankshaft is approx. 20 kg.
Risk of injury  from sharp edge of housing.

Necessary preliminary work 

Installation note: 

Layout of main bearing caps.

All numbers must be read from the cylinder bank (5 to 8) (see arrows).

Fig 1: Locating Main Bearing Caps
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Main bearing caps (1 to 5) opposite the output end on the timing chain drive.

Fig 2: Identifying Main Bearing Caps Marking Sequence
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Release oil pump spacer bolts (1) with special tool 13 5 020 .

Fig 3: Releasing Oil Pump Spacer Bolts Using Special Tool (13 5 020)
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Release main bearing taper screw connection (1).

Release oil pump spacer pins (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Main Bearing Taper Screw Connection And Oil Pump Spacer Pins
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Release all threaded support sleeves (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Threaded Support Sleeves
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Release collar bolts (M8) in sequence 10 to 1.

Fig 6: Main Bearing Cap Bolts (M8) Tightening/Loosening Sequence
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Release collar bolts (M11) in sequence 10 to 1.

Remove main bearing caps 1 to 5.

IMPORTANT: Remove crankshaft with a 2nd person, weight approx. 25 kg.
Fig 7: Main Bearing Cap Bolts (M11) Tightening/Loosening Sequence
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Lift out crankshaft and set down safely (secure against turning).

Release screw for oil nozzle (1).

Tightening torque: 11 11 8 AZ .

Fig 8: Identifying Oil Nozzle
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Installation note: 

Check oil nozzle (1) for clear passage with compressed air.

Observe fastening on oil nozzle.

Fig 9: Identifying Oil Nozzle Screw
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Installation note: 

Observe fastening in crankcase.

Fig 10: Locating Crankcase Oil Nozzle Fastener
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Replace CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING SHELLS .

Installation note: 

Observe arrangement of main bearing caps.

All numbers must be read from the cylinder bank (5 to 8) (see arrows).

Fig 11: Locating Main Bearing Caps
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Main bearing caps (1) is opposite the output end on the timing chain drive.

Turn back all threaded support sleeves handtight.

Installation note: 

Coat all bearing positions with engine oil.

IMPORTANT: Install crankshaft with a 2nd person, weight approx. 25 kg.

Install crankshaft.

Fit bearing caps (1 to 5).

Fig 12: Identifying Main Bearing Caps Marking Sequence
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Set down bearing caps positioned from 1 to 5.

Insert all collar bolts (M11) hand-tight.

Secure collar bolts (M11) in sequence (1 to 10).

Fig 13: Main Bearing Cap Bolts (M11) Tightening/Loosening Sequence
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Installation note: 

For a better overview of the screw connection quality, mark the head of all collar bolts after joining with a line (1) using an oil-proof marker pen.

Check angle tightening.

Fig 14: Identifying Mark On Head Of Collar Bolts
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Secure collar bolt (1) with special tool 00 9 120 .

Tightening torque: 11 11 1AZ .

Fig 15: Tightening Main Bearing Caps Collar Bolts Using Special Tool 00 9 120
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Insert all collar bolts (M8) hand-tight.

Secure collar bolts (M8) in sequence (1 to 10).

Fig 16: Main Bearing Cap Bolts (M8) Tightening/Loosening Sequence
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Installation note: 

For a better overview of the screw connection quality, mark the head of all collar bolts after joining with a line (1) using an oil-proof marker pen.

Check angle tightening.

Fig 17: Identifying Mark On Head Of Collar Bolts
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Secure collar bolt (1) with special tool 00 9 120 .

Fig 18: Securing Collar Bolt Using Special Tool 00 9 120
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Secure all threaded support sleeves (1) with special tool 11 4 350 .

Tightening torque: 11 11 3 AZ .

Fig 19: Securing Threaded Support Sleeves Using Special Tool 11 4 350
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Secure main bearing taper screw connection (1).

Tightening torque: 11 11 4 AZ .

Secure oil pump spacer pins (2).

Tightening torque: 11 11 5 AZ .

Fig 20: Identifying Main Bearing Taper Screw Connection And Oil Pump Spacer Pins
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Check crankshaft COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION .

Determine crankshaft breakaway torque  with special tool 00 2 010 .

Rotate crankshaft at central bolt using special tool 00 2 010 .

If the breakaway torque is too high, it will be necessary to correct the bearing clearance  . See Crankshaft and Bearings Ground Sizes Of Conrod Bearing Journals , Crankshaft And Bearings Grinding Stages, Crankshaft Guide Bearings , Crankshaft and Bearings Bearing Journal 2-5 or Crankshaft and Bearings Bearing Journal 1 .

Fig 21: Rotating Crankshaft Using Special Tool 00 2 010
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Secure special tool 11 6 252 to crankcase with magnetic base.

Slide crankshaft in direction of arrow forwards as far as it will go.

Set special tool 11 6 251 to zero.

Slide crankshaft (1) in direction of arrow towards rear and determine value.

Check axial play  . See Crankshaft and Bearings Ground Sizes Of Conrod Bearing Journals , Crankshaft And Bearings Grinding Stages, Crankshaft Guide Bearings , Crankshaft and Bearings Bearing Journal 2-5 or Crankshaft and Bearings Bearing Journal 1 .

Fig 22: Checking Crankshaft Axial Play
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Assemble engine.