11 21 500 Replacing crankshaft (S54): Installation:

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Check adapter sleeve (1) for damage and correct installation position.

Fig 1: Checking Adapter Sleeve

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Align adapter sleeve of sprocket wheel to locating bore of crankshaft and fit sprocket wheel.

Fig 1: Fitting Sprocket Wheel

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Apply a thin coat of screw retaining compound to screw thread (1).

Insert screw.

Tighten down crankshaft sprocket wheel to 10 N.m.

CAUTION: Observe grinding stage of crankshaft. Refer to CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS .

Replace main crankshaft bearing shells. Refer to 11 21 531 Replacing all crankshaft main bearing shells (S54) .

Replace conrod bearing shells. Refer to 11 24 571 Replacing all conrod bearings (S54) .

Replace grooved ball bearings in crankshaft. Refer to 11 21 571 Replacing grooved ball bearing in crankshaft (M52 / S52 / M52TU / M54 / S50 / S54) .