Removing crankshaft

Injury hazard! 

• Note component's center of gravity.
• Support component using a jack.
• Secure component against falling off the jack.

Injury hazard! 

• Wear suitable personal protective equipment.
• Before performing any installation work. allow cooling system to cool down to less than 40°C.
• Note warnings on cylinder head cover.

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING ENGINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE ON THE ASSEMBLY STAND
• Refer to RELEASING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
• Refer to REMOVING ALL SPARK PLUGS .
• Refer to REMOVE THE HIGH PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP AND THE RAIL .
• Refer to REMOVE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
• Refer to REMOVING THE RAIL WITH INJECTORS .
• Refer to REMOVING BOTH ACTUATORS .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
• Refer to REMOVE TANK VENT VALVE .
• Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
• Refer to REMOVE THE HEAT SHIELD AT THE CYLINDER HEAD
• Refer to REMOVING THE OIL RETURN LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to REMOVE THE COOLANT RETURN LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to REMOVE THE COOLANT FEED LINE FOR THE EXHAUST GAS TURBOCHARGER .
• Refer to BLOCKING ENGINE IN TDC FIRING POSITION .
• Refer to REMOVING CHAIN TENSIONER .
• Refer to RELEASING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
• Refer to RELEASING VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
• Refer to REMOVING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
• Refer to REMOVING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
• Refer to REMOVING INTAKE ADJUSTER .
• Refer to REMOVE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
• Refer to REMOVE THE TEST GAUGES FOR SECURING THE CAMSHAFTS .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET .
• Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER OF THE OIL SUMP .
• Refer to REMOVING THE VIBRATION DAMPER .
• Refer to REMOVING FLYWHEEL .
• Refer to REMOVE OIL SUMP .
• Refer to REMOVE REAR TIMING CASE COVER .
• Refer to REMOVING TIMING CHAIN .
• Refer to REMOVE THE OIL VACUUM PUMP .
• Refer to REMOVING THE OIL DEFLECTOR
• Refer to REMOVING ALL PISTONS WITH CONNECTING ROD .

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• Remove both sealing caps (1)  with a suitable tool (2)  .

• Rotate the crankshaft to the TDC of the first cylinder. 
• Mount the special tool 2 288 054  and abut the bolts (1)  .

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• Make sure the special tool 2 288 054  is correctly fitted in the guides (1)  of the counterbalance shafts (2)  .
• Slightly twist the crankshaft if necessary.
• Tighten special tool 2 288 054. 

Special tool 2 288 054 to crankshaft
	tightening torque	20 Nm

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• Release screws (1)  of the counterbalance shaft on the intake side.

• Loosen screws (1)  .
• Guide the special tool 2 288 054  out and remove.

• Guide the counterbalance shaft (1)  on the intake side in the arrow direction  out of the crankshaft (2)  .

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• Place the counterbalance shaft (1)  on the intake side carefully  aside.

• Position a clean, lint-free cleaning cloth (1) between the counterbalance shaft (2) on the intake side and the crankcase (3).
• Ensure that the needle bearing (4) will not be damaged. 

• Unfasten nut (1)  .

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• Vehicles up to year of manufacture 07/16 

Thread out the intermediate wheel (1)  and remove.

• Vehicles up to year of manufacture 07/16 

Thread out the intermediate wheel (1)  and remove.

• Observe the numbering (1)  of the main bearing caps.

The installation position must be maintained.

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• Loosen screws in the order (10)  to (1)  .
• Place the main bearing cap neatly into the special tool 0 495 105 (11 4 480). 

Heavy components can lead to injury or damage. 

• Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.

• Guide the crankshaft (1)  out and remove.