Removing crankshaft
CAUTION:
Component with heavy weight.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Note component's center of gravity.
- Support component using a jack.
- Secure component against falling off the jack.
CAUTION:
On releasing high pressure line, fuel may emerge at high speed.
Injury hazard!
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.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVE THE FRONT AXLE COMPLETELY WITH THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE FRONT AXLE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE ON THE ASSEMBLY JIG .
- Refer to RELEASING THE OIL FILTER COVER (540i 2017-2020) , or REMOVING THE OIL FILLER CAP (540i 2021-2022) .
- Refer to RELEASING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG (540i 2017-2020) , or RELEASING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG (540i 2021-2022) .
- Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG (540i 2017-2020) , or TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG (540i 2021-2022) .
- Refer to REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
- Refer to REMOVING ALL IGNITION COILS
- Refer to REPLACE SPARK PLUGS (540i 2017-2020) , or REMOVING ALL SPARK PLUGS (540i 2021-2022) .
- Refer to REMOVING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
- 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 OF CYLINDERS 1 TO 3 .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RAIL WITH INJECTORS OF CYLINDERS 4 TO 6 .
- 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 REMOVING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR .
- Refer to REMOVE CATALYTIC CONVERTER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE OIL RETURN LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
- Refer to REMOVE THE COOLANT LINE BETWEEN THE COOLANT PUMP AND CYLINDER HEAD .
- 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 DRIVE BELT FOR THE STARTER MOTOR GENERATOR .
- Refer to REMOVE THE ACOUSTIC COVER OF THE OIL SUMP .
- Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR
- Refer to REMOVING THE VIBRATION DAMPER .
- Refer to REMOVING FLYWHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVE OIL SUMP .
- Refer to REMOVE OIL VACUUM PUMP .
- Refer to REMOVING THE OIL DEFLECTOR
- Refer to REMOVING ALL PISTONS WITH CONNECTING ROD .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR TIMING CASE COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING TIMING CHAIN .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Engine damage caused by incorrectly installed bearing shells and bearing brackets.
If the bearing shells and bearing brackets are installed incorrectly, then engine damage can occur.
Engine damage caused by incorrectly installed bearing shells and bearing brackets.
If the bearing shells and bearing brackets are installed incorrectly, then engine damage can occur.
- Always install all bearing shells and bearing brackets in the same position from which they were removed.
- Observe the assignment and numbering (1) to (7) of the main bearing caps.
(1) = Engine, front (vibration damper)
(7) = Clutch side
- Loosen screws in the order (14) to (1).
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The crankshaft bearing cap, main bearing shell and guide bearing shell are aligned with each other.
Always install the crankshaft bearing cap, main bearing shells and guide bearing shells in the cylinder from which they were removed.
The crankshaft bearing cap, main bearing shell and guide bearing shell are aligned with each other.
Always install the crankshaft bearing cap, main bearing shells and guide bearing shells in the cylinder from which they were removed.
- Place the main bearing cap neatly into the special tool 0 495 105 (11 4 480) .
CAUTION:
Heavy component.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.
- Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.
- Remove the crankshaft (1).
