11 21 500 Replacing Crankshaft (N62 / N62TU)
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CRANKSHAFT REFERENCE
| Operation: | Note: |
|---|---|
| Remove ENGINE | |
| Remove cylinder head (cylinder bank 1 to 4) | |
| Remove cylinder head (cylinder bank 5 to 8) | |
| Remove HUB FOR VIBRATION DAMPER | |
| Removing lower timing case cover | |
| Removing oil pan. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL SUMP TOP SECTION (N62/N62TU) and REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL SUMP BOTTOM SECTION (N62/N62TU) | |
| Remove OIL PUMP | |
| Removing piston | |
| Remove FLYWHEEL |
Release main bearing inclined screw connection (1).
Installation:
Tightening torque: 11 11 3AZ . See ENGINE BLOCK for specs.
Release spacer bolt (2).
Tightening torque: 11 11 3AZ . See ENGINE BLOCK for specs.
Release main bearing screws.
Tightening torque: 11 11 2AZ . See ENGINE BLOCK, CYLINDER CRANKCASE for specs.
Remove main bearing caps 1 to 5.
Lever out crankshaft.
Replace MAIN CRANKSHAFT BEARING SHELLS .
Replace CONROD BEARING SHELLS .