Removal Of Crankshaft

Before removing the crankshaft, have a suitable tray ready so that the pulse-generating wheel is not damaged as a result of excessive contact.

The engine is secured on the engine support to facilitate assembly work.

When replacing bearing shells, only use bearing shells with the same colour coding.

1. Remove the crankshaft.
   Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Components

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   1. Crankshaft bearing covers
   2. Internal serration screws on crankshaft bearing covers
   3. Crankshaft bearing shells must always be replaced 
   4. Thrust washer for bearing cover 5 must always be replaced 
   5. Crankshaft
   6. Drive plate for inductive pickup (speed sender)
   7. Fastening screw on drive plate for inductive pickup (speed sender)
   8. Oil spray jet
   1. 1.1. Prepare a clean surface for laying down the crankshaft. Make sure not to damage the drive plate for the inductive pickup (speed sender) when laying down the crankshaft.
   2. 1.2. Remove crankshaft bearing covers -1-  and lay them down arranged according to cylinder.
   3. 1.3. Dispose of thrust washers -4-  and crankshaft bearing shells -3-  .
   4. 1.4. Remove the crankshaft and lay it down on the prepared surface.
   5. 1.5. Remove oil spray jets -8-  if necessary.