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11 21 500 Replacing Crankshaft (N63O1)

Special Tools Required: 

IMPORTANT: Weight of Crankshaft Is Approx. 25 Kg.
Risk of Injury  From Sharp Edge of Housing.

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Installation Note: 

Layout of Main Bearing Caps.

All Numbers Must Be Read From The Cylinder Bank (1 To 4) (See Arrows In Illustration).

Fig 1: Identifying Numerical Layout of Main Bearing Caps for Cylinders 5 Through 8
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Main Bearing Caps (1 To 5) Opposite The Output End On The Timing Chain Drive.

Fig 2: Identifying Number Markings On Main Bearing Caps 1 Through 5
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Release Main Bearing Taper Screw Mounting (1).

Release Oil Pump Spacer Bolt (2) (N63O1 Only).

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pump Spacer Pins and Main Bearing Taper Screw
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Release All Threaded Support Sleeves (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Support Sleeves
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Release Collar Bolts (M8) In Sequence 10 To 1.

Fig 5: Main Bearing Cap Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence (N63O1)
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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.

Lift Out Crankshaft and Set Down Safely (Secure Against Turning).

Fig 6: Main Bearing Cap Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence (N63O1)
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Release Screw for Oil Nozzle (1).

Tightening torque: 11 11 7 AZ .

Illustration: N63.

Fig 7: Identifying Oil Nozzle Screw
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Installation Note: 

Check Oil Nozzle (1) for Clear Passage with Compressed Air.

Observe Fastening On Oil Nozzle.

Illustration: N63.

Fig 8: Identifying Oil Nozzle
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Replace CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING SHELLS .

Installation Note: 

Note Arrangement of Main Bearing Caps (1 To 5).

All Numbers Must Be Read From The Cylinder Bank (1 To 4) (See Arrows In Illustration).

Fig 9: Identifying Numerical Layout of Main Bearing Caps for Cylinders 5 Through 8
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Main Bearing Caps (1) Is Opposite The Output End On The Timing Chain Drive.

Turn Back All Threaded Support Sleeves Hand-Tight.

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 10: Identifying Number Markings On Main Bearing Caps 1 Through 5
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Set Down Bearing Caps Positioned From 1 To 5.

Insert All Collar Bolts (M11) Hand-Tight.

Insert Collar Bolts (M11) In Sequence (1 To 10).

Fig 11: Main Bearing Cap Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence (N63O1)
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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 12: Placing Mark On Heads of Collar Bolts
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Secure Collar Bolt (1) with Special Tool 00 9 120 .

Tightening torque 11 11 1 AZ .

Fig 13: Tightening Collar Bolts of Main Bearing Caps 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 14: Main Bearing Cap Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence (N63O1)
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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 15: Placing Mark On Heads of Collar Bolts
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Secure Collar Bolt (1) with Special Tool 00 9 120 .

Tightening torque: 11 11 2AZ .

Fig 16: 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 17: Securing Threaded Support Sleeves Using Special Tool 11 4 350
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Secure Main Bearing Taper Screw Mounting (1).

Tightening torque: 11 11 4 AZ .

Fig 18: Identifying Oil Pump Spacer Pins and Main Bearing Taper Screw
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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 .

Fig 19: Determining Crankshaft Breakaway Torque By Turning Crankshaft Central Bolt 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 SIDE CLEARANCE .

Fig 20: Securing/Positioning Special Tools
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Assemble Engine.