Remove/Install Retaining Lock For Crankshaft/Ring Gear - AR03.30-P-5000MMV

Engine 276.8 in model 205 

Engine 276.8 in model 253 

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	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of injury  . Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
	Risk of injury  . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.	Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.	AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
	Remove
1	Remove starter	Engine 276.8 in model 253	AR15.30-P-7100MMX
		Engine 276.8 in model 205	AR15.30-P-7100MMV
2	Check toothing of ring gear of drive plate for wear and damage by rotating engine at center bolt on crankshaft in direction of engine rotation	Socket wrench bit For damage ↓	Fig 1
		Replace flywheel/drive plate.	AR03.30-P-8001MMV
3	Insert retaining lock (1) into access opening	If required, rotate engine further at center bolt for crankshaft in direction of engine rotation until the retaining lock (1) snaps into place. Retaining lock	Fig 2
	Install
4	Remove retaining lock (1) from access opening	Retaining lock	Fig 2
5	Install starter	Engine 276.8 in model 253	AR15.30-P-7100MMX
		Engine 276.8 in model 205	AR15.30-P-7100MMV

Fig 1: Identifying Socket Wrench Bit (001 589 65 09 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Lock (112 589 03 40 00)

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