Remove/install end cover - AR01.40-P-8913MC

ENGINES 275 in MODELS 215, 216, 220, 221, 230

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft End Cover Remove/Install Components

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MODIFICATION NOTES

28.5.08

Clean sealing surfaces - added

Operation step 4

	Remove/install
1	Remove automatic transmission	Model 215, 220	AR27.10-P-0500I
		Model 230	AR27.10-P-0500RC
		Model 216, 221	AR27.10-P-0500SZ
2	Remove flywheel/drive plate (1)	Model 215, 216, 220, 221	AR03.30-P-8001MC
2	Remove flywheel/drive plate (1)	Model 230	AR03.30-P-8001R
3	Remove end cover (2)	Pry off end cover (2) carefully at both marked points (arrows) using a slanted screwdriver. The crankshaft sealing ring (3) must always be replaced when end cover (2) is removed. Pay attention to the fitted sleeves when pressing on end cover (2)! End cover (2) is made out of magnesium alloy. Observe application of sealant to end cover (2): ↓
		Information on application of sealant to end cover of crankcase	AH01.40-P-1000-04A
			Figure
		Make sure that no sealant enters the oil ducts, otherwise this can lead to engine damage.	*BA01.40-P-1004-01C
		Loctite 5970 sealant	*BR00.45-Z-1013-01A
	Clean
4	Clean sealing surfaces	Do not use any sharp-edged tools or abrasive paper as this will damage the sealing surfaces.	AR01.00-P-0050-01A
		Loctite 7200	BR00.45-Z-1038-04A
		Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml)	*BR00.45-Z-1046-04A
5	Replace front crankshaft radial seal (3)	The rear crankshaft radial sealing ring (3) must only be removed once the end cover (2) has been taken off. Circumference and lip of crankshaft radial sealing ring (3) as well as counter tread on crankshaft must be free of oil and grease.
		Model 215, 216, 220, 221	AR03.20-P-3063MC
		Model 230	AR03.20-P-3063R
6	Install in the reverse order

CYLINDER CRANKCASE, TIMING CASE COVER, END COVER

Number	Designation			Engine 275, 285
BA01.40-P-1004-01C	End cover screw	Thread not pre-tapped	Nm	-
BA01.40-P-1004-01C	End cover screw	Thread pre-tapped	Nm	8

Fig 2: Identifying Squeeze Gun (112 589 00 25 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1013-01A	Loctite 5970 sealant	A 003 989 98 20
BR00.45-Z-1038-04A	Loctite 7200	Henkel Loctite Deutschland GmbH
BR00.45-Z-1046-04A	Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml)	A 001 986 71 71 10