Removal of crankshaft

Removal of crankshaft

1. Remove the engine rear cover.

• Remove the oil seal ring from the engine rear cover.

During reassembly fit a new oil seal ring on the rear engine cover using tools N° 1.821.171.000 (A.3.0635) and N° 1.821.227.000.

1. Unscrew the fastening screws and remove the main journals.
2. Remove the main bearing halves from the caps.

96 ÷ 119 Nm
9.8 ÷ 12 kgm

NOTE: Highlight the position of the various components should they be re-used during assembly.

CAUTION: The position of each cap is dictated by a series of notches (from zero to four starting from the front side of the engine) engraved on the caps themselves.

1. Remove the crankshaft.
2. Recover the thrust half rings.
3. Recover the main bearing halves from the supports.
4. Remove the engine oil sprayers used to lubricate and cool the pistons from the engine block.

During crankshaft reassembly check that the axial play falls within prescribed limits (see "Precautions for reassembly").