11 21 500 Removing and installing/replacing crankshaft (W10)

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove engine. Refer to 11 00 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENGINE .
Remove cylinder head. Refer to 11 12 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING CYLINDER HEAD W10 .
Remove flywheel. Refer to 11 22 500 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FLYWHEEL .
Remove crankshaft main bearings. Refer to 11 21 531 REPLACING CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING SHELLS W10 .

CAUTION: CAREFULLY place crankcase to one side (risk of breakage).

Release screws (1).

Fit incremental wheel (2) on new crankshaft.

Tightening torque: 11 21 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES- COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 1: Fitting Incremental Wheel On Crankshaft

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Assemble engine.

Installation Note:

Lubricate all bearing points with engine oil.