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

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Engine 274.9 in model 205

Engine 274.9 in model 253

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	Install/remove
1	Remove starter		AR15.30-P-7100LWA
2	Insert retaining lock (1) in the starter opening until this engages in the starter ring gear; to do this turn engine at crankshaft if necessary	Retaining lock	Fig 2
		Socket wrench bit	Fig 1
3	Removal in the reverse order

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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