Removing and installing retaining lock for crankshaft/ring gear - AR03.30-P-5000AO

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ENGINE 120

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Lock And Cover

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	Removing, installing
1	Remove engine compartment panel at bottom
2	Remove exhaust system	Model 140	AR49.10-P-7000F
3	Remove cover (2) at left-hand flange for starter	Left-hand steering
4	Insert retaining lock (1) into ring gear so that it locks in place; rotate crankshaft if necessary		Fig 2
5	Install in the reverse order

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Lock (602 589 00 40 00)

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