Removing Crankshaft

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Loosen bearing covers on crankshaft.
1. 1.1 Mark position of bearing covers -1- .
2. 1.2 Unscrew and remove screws -2 and 3- .
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Crankshaft bearing covers

Remove bearing cover -2- using > T40332 - puller-1- and > VW771 - multi-purpose tool .

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Using special tool for bearing covers

1	> T40332 - Puller
2	Crankshaft bearing covers
3	Grub screws - for securing the puller on the bearing cover
4	Threaded bores - for holding the grub screws

Remove crankshaft.
1. 3.1 Remove crankshaft with the help of another person and set it down on a clean surface.
2. 3.2 Remove bearing shells and place them with the relevant bearing covers.