Remove/install retaining lock for crankshaft/ring gear - AR03.30-P-5000SXI

ENGINE 642 in MODEL 207, 212, 218, 221, 222 

Shown on engine 642 except code M005 (4MATIC) 

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft/Ring Gear Retaining Lock (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft/Ring Gear Retaining Lock (2 Of 2)

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Shown on engine 642 in model 222 with code M005 (4MATIC) 

	Install/remove
1	Remove rear bottom part of soundproofing	MODEL 222	AR61.20-P-1105LF
		Model 221 except code Z07 (Highest protection)	AR61.20-P-1105SX
		MODEL 207, 212, 218	AR94.30-P-5300EW
2	Remove catalytic converter DPF unit	MODEL 222 with CODE M005 (4MATIC)	AR49.10-P-5501LFD
3	Remove heat shield (3)	MODEL 222 with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
		Collar bolt, heat shield to heat shield bracket	*BA33.30-P-1009-03G
4	Remove cover (1)	ENGINE 642 in MODEL 207, 212, 218, 221, 222 with TRANSMISSION 722.9	*BA27.40-P-1008-01A
5	Insert retaining lock (2) in starter opening and engage in flywheel ring gear	Retaining lock o not engage the retaining lock (2) in ring gear: ↓ Turn engine at crankshaft in direction of engine rotation until the retaining lock (2) engages.	Fig 3
		MODEL 222 with ENGINE 642 MODEL 222 with ENGINE 642 Turn engine at the crankshaft in direction of engine rotation; to do this detach charge air cooler and place with attached coolant lines to one side.	AR09.41-P-6819LFD
6	Removal in the reverse order

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Lock (112 589 03 40 00)

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