11 21 571 Replacing grooved ball bearing in crankshaft (M52 / S52 / M52TU / M54 / S50 / S54)

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Special tools required:

NOTE: For special tools, refer to ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS .

00 5 500
11 2 340
11 2 350
1. (clutch removed)

IMPORTANT: In version with needle bearing (1) in dual-mass flywheel (2), no grooved ball bearing may be fitted in the crankshaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Needle Bearing In Dual-Mass Flywheel

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Version with grooved ball bearing:

Remove guide bearing with special tool 11 2 340.

Fig 2: Removing Guide Bearing

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Install new thrust bearing and drive firmly home with special tool 11 2 350 in conjunction with special tool 00 5 500.

Fig 3: Installing New Thrust Bearing

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