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Crankshaft Axial Play






Crankshaft axial play

Operation number: 21685-2

Note! Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.






Removal

Note! Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the right front wheel.
When installing Refer to: Installing wheels Service and Repair
Fold away the wheel arch liner and tie it up.




Remove the clamp screw on the fuel line. Move the clamp upward.
Torque: M7, 17 Nm




999 5971 PLATE 999 5971 Plate
Torque: M7, 17 Nm




999 9696 MAGNETIC BASE 999 9696 Magnetic Base
981 3134 DIAL INDICATOR 981 3134 Dial Indicator
Measure the crankshaft nut or the oscillation damper's inner ring.




Pry out the crankshaft.999 5462 Jimmy tool 999 5462 Jimmy Tool
Zero the dial indicator.




Push in the crankshaft. Use both hands and press hard. In the event of problems moving the crankshaft toward the gearbox, run the engine warm and use a crowbar placed between the oscillation damper and the member. Use protective blocks.
Read the dial indicator. Max permitted play 0.25 mm.
Repeat the procedure several times.

Installation

Remove the test equipment.

To install, reverse the removal procedure