MBE 900 – Section 1.7 Crankshaft Gear

Section 1.7
Crankshaft Gear

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Section 1.7.1
Crankshaft Gear Removal

Remove the crankshaft gear as follows:‪

1. To remove the crankshaft gear, first remove the engine.

   BODILY INJURY ‪
   To avoid injury from a falling component, ensure a proper lifting device is used. Never stand beneath a suspended load.‪

2. Remove the flywheel housing. See Figure "Crankshaft Gear Removal" and refer to "1.14.1 Flywheel Housing Removal" .
   

   1. Flywheel Housing‪	3. Air Compressor Gear‪
   2. Crankshaft Gear‪	4. Camshaft Gear‪

   Figure 1. Crankshaft Gear Removal

   Note: Fasteners not shown.

3. Rotate the crankshaft until the "1" on the crankshaft gear is lined between the "1-1" mark on the camshaft gear. See Figure "Aligning the Camshaft and Crankshaft Gear Marks" .
   

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   1. Camshaft Gear‪

   2. Crankshaft Gear‪

   Figure 2. Aligning the Camshaft and Crankshaft Gear Marks

4. Pull the crankshaft gear off the end of the crankshaft.

Section 1.7.2
Crankshaft Gear Installation

Install the crankshaft gear as follows:‪

1. Line up the keyway in the crankshaft gear with the key on the end of the crankshaft. Make sure the "1" mark on the crankshaft gear is between the "1-1" mark on the camshaft gear. See Figure "Aligning the Camshaft and Crankshaft Gear Marks" .
   

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   1. Camshaft Gear‪

   2. Crankshaft Gear‪

   Figure 3. Aligning the Camshaft and Crankshaft Gear Marks

2. Install the flywheel housing. Refer to "1.14.2 Flywheel Housing Installation" .
3. Install the engine.