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Replacing Grooved Ball Bearing in Crankshaft (M52/S52/M52TU/M54/S50/S54)




11 21 571 - Replacing grooved ball bearing in crankshaft (M52/S52/M52TU/M54/S50/S54)





Special tools required:
- 00 5 500 00 5 500 Handle for Drifts
- 11 2 340 11 2 340 Extractor
- 11 2 350 11 2 350 Drift

(clutch removed)





Important!
In version with needle bearing (1) in dual-mass flywheel (2), no grooved ball bearing may be fitted in the crankshaft.





Version with grooved ball bearing:

Remove guide bearing with special tool 11 2 340 11 2 340 Extractor.





Install new thrust bearing and drive firmly home with special tool 11 2 350 11 2 350 Drift in conjunction with special tool 00 5 500 00 5 500 Handle for Drifts.