Crankshaft, Locking: Procedure

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-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Remove the front section of the right front wheel housing liner. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Position the Crankshaft Adapter T03003 over the bolts on the belt pulley.

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Turned Only In Direction Of Engine Rotation

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Crankshaft Adapter T03003 can only be inserted correctly in one position.

-- Turn the crankshaft in direction of engine rotation -arrow- until the arrow -A- on the Crankshaft Adapter T03003 points downward vertically, relative to the engine axle.

This position corresponds approximately to Top Dead Center (TDC) position of crankshaft at cylinder 5.

NOTE:

With engine removed, TDC marking can also be seen on belt pulley and sealing flange on belt pulley side. Notches -A and B- must align.

Fig 2: Identifying Belt Pulley And Sealing Flange At TDC

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-- Remove the sealing plug -1- on the back of the cylinder block.

Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Must Not Be Rotated Out Over TDC Marking

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-- Look through the threaded hole. Make sure the hole -2- in the crankshaft is lined up with the threaded hole.

Use a mirror for this.

-- Turn the crankshaft slightly, if necessary.

-- When the holes line up, install the Locking Pin T40069 all the way into the threaded hole and tighten it to 10 Nm.

NOTE:

With engine removed, TDC marking can also be seen on belt pulley and sealing flange on belt pulley side. Notches -A and B- must align.

Fig 4: Identifying Belt Pulley And Sealing Flange At TDC

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-- Make sure the crankshaft can be turned.