Removing crankshaft

Preliminary work 

• Remove ENGINE .
• Remove the right engine mount HOLDER .
• Install the ENGINE on the assembly jig.
• Remove the REMOVING THE OIL FILLER CAP
• Drain the MOTOR OIL
• Remove the alternator DRIVE BELT .
• Remove tank VENT VALVE .
• Remove INTAKE PLENUM .
• Remove IGNITION COILS .
• Remove the HIGH PRESSURE LINE between the high pressure pump and the rail.
• Remove HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL .
• Remove FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
• Remove HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
• Remove both ACTUATORS (engine removed)
• Remove exhaust turbocharger AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP .
• Remove the exhaust turbocharger (auxiliary coolant pump removed) COOLANT RETURN LINE .
• Remove the exhaust turbocharger (coolant return line removed) COOLANT FEED LINE .
• Remove front engine ENCAPSULATION .
• Remove the (engine removed) cylinder head COVER .
• Turn the ENGINE on the vibration damper.
• Block the CRANKSHAFT in the TDC firing position of the first cylinder (automatic transmission).
• Block the CAMSHAFTS .
• Remove the (engine removed) CHAIN TENSIONER .
• Release the VANOS CENTRAL VALVE .
• Remove INTAKE ADJUSTER .
• Remove exhaust camshaft ADJUSTER .
• Disassemble the SPECIAL TOOL 2 358 122 .
• Remove the exhaust turbocharger OIL RETURN LINE .
• Remove the CYLINDER HEAD .
• Remove the VIBRATION DAMPER .
• Remove FLYWHEEL .
• Remove rear timing case COVER .
• Remove the oil VACUUM PUMP .
• Remove the OIL DEFLECTOR .
• Remove both TIMING CHAINS .
• Remove all PISTONS with connecting rod.

• Remove both sealing caps (1) with a suitable tool (2).

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• Rotate the crankshaft to the TDC of the first cylinder  .
• Mount the special tool 2 288 054  and abut the bolts (1).

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  NOTE: The description is for one component only. The procedure is identical for all further components.
• Make sure the special tool 2 288 054  is correctly fitted in the guides (1) of the counterbalance shafts (2).
• Slightly twist the crankshaft if necessary.
• Tighten special tool 2 288 054  .
  TIGHTEN TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Special tool 2 288 054 to crankshaft
  	Tightening torque	20 Nm

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• Release screws (1) of the counterbalance shaft on the intake side.

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• Loosen screws (1).
• Guide the special tool 2 288 054  out and remove.

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• Guide the counterbalance shaft (1) on the intake side in the arrow direction  out of the crankshaft (2).

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• Place the counterbalance shaft (1) on the intake side carefully  aside.

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• Position a clean, lint-free cleaning cloth (1) between the counterbalance shaft (2) on the intake side and the crankcase (3).
• Ensure that the needle bearing (4) will not be damaged  .

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• Unfasten nut (1).

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• -Vehicles up to year of manufacture 07/16 

  Thread out the intermediate wheel (1) and remove.

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• -Vehicles up to year of manufacture 07/16 

  Thread out the intermediate wheel (1) and remove.

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• Observe the numbering (1) of the main bearing caps.

  The installation position must be maintained.

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• Loosen screws in the order (10) to (1).
• Place the main bearing cap neatly into the special tool 0 495 105 (11 4 480)  .

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  CAUTION: Heavy component. 
  Heavy components can lead to injury or damage. 

  • Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.
• Guide the crankshaft (1) out and remove.

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