Removing and installing retaining lock for crankshaft/ring gear - RA03001195000X(03-5000)

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With transmission installed

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Lock Position

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Models 124, 129, 140: left front exhaust cross pipe	remove, install (49-0170) .
Cover at left starter recess	remove, install.
Retaining lock (1)	insert into ring gear until it engages, rotate crankshaft if necessary, special tool 116 589 01 40 00.

Special tool

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (116 589 01 40 00)

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With transmission removed

Preceding work:

Transmission removed (27-600) .

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Lock And Bracket

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Bracket (2) on left side of crankcase	bolt on, unbolt, special tool 119 589 00 40 00.
Retaining lock (1)	insert into bracket (2) and insert into ring gear until it engages, rotate crankshaft if necessary, special tool 116 589 01 40 00.

Special tools

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (116 589 01 40 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (119 589 00 40 00)

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