Remove/install retaining lock for crankshaft/ring gear - AR03.30-P-5000CD

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ENGINE 651 in MODEL 166, 172, 204, 207, 212, 218, 221

Fig 1: Crankshaft/Ring Gear Retaining Lock

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	Remove/install
1	Remove starter	ENGINE 651 in MODEL 166, 172, 204, 207, 212 (except 212.098/298), 218, 221	AR15.30-P-7100CD
		ENGINE 651.9 in MODEL 212.098/298	AR15.30-P-7100EH
2	Insert retaining lock (1) into starter opening	If necessary turn engine at the belt pulley/vibration damper in direction of engine rotation until the retaining lock (1) engages in the starter ring gear.
		Retaining lock	Fig 2
3	Install in the reverse order

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Lock (651 589 02 40 00)

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