Removing Crankshaft

NOTE: Incorrect allocation of connecting rod and connecting rod cap

→ Remove connecting rods one at a time.

→ When disassembling the connecting rod cap, connect it immediately to the related connecting rod.

→ Mark the installation position and related cylinder for each connecting rod and connecting rod cap.

→ Do not use prick punches or number embossing tools.

Gear carrier components overview with crankshaft

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Gear Carrier

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Item No.	Designation	Number	Removal	Fitting
1	Connecting rod bolt, M9 x 1.25	6		Always replace
2	Connecting rod cap	3	Screw on immediately to associated connecting rod
3	Connecting rod bearing shell	6		Replace, grease (Optimol Optipit)
4	Crankshaft bearing shell	14		Replace, coat with new engine oil
5	Oil spray jet	6	Clean, replace if damaged	Press in right to the stop using a plastic mandrel (ø 4 mm)
6	Thrust-bearing screw, M9 x 127	14		Tightening torque
7	Gear carrier half, cylinder 1-3	1
8	Crankshaft	1
9	Thrust washer	2		Position correctly, oil grooves always point outwards
10	Gear carrier half, cylinder 4-6	1
11	Connecting rods, cylinder 4-6	3	Immediately join with the associated connecting rod cap after removal

Fasten the special tool retaining device 9607 onto the workbench using two screw clamps.
Mark connecting rod 4-6 in the installation position.
Remove connecting rods on cylinder side 4-6 one after another. Loosen the two connecting rod bolts on each connecting rod, remove connecting rod cap. Using a plastic mandrel (possibly an in-house tool) push connecting rod down and out. Immediately after this, screw on loosely to associated connecting rod cap. Place on a clean surface.

Fig 2: Identifying Plastic Mandrel
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Loosen 14 M9 x 127 screws for the gear carrier in the opposite order to the tightening sequence, from the outside inwards, and unscrew them.

Fig 3: Identifying Gear Carrier Screws Tightening Sequence
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Watch out for bearing shells and oil spray jets that may fall out
Remove gear carrier half 1-3, possibly tapping it gently with a plastic hammer.
Place gear carrier half on a clean surface, remove seven crankshaft bearing shells and three oil spray jets for piston cooling.

Fig 4: Locating Oil Spray Jets In Gear Carrier Half 1-3
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Lever out crankshaft with timing chain and place on a soft, clean surface.
Remove seven crankshaft bearing shells and oil spray jets for piston cooling from gearing carrier half 4-6. Unscrew gear carrier half from the retaining device and place on a clean surface.