Crankshaft Holding Tool - Information

Group 11
Engine



Bulletin Number
11 12 91 (3432)



Woodcliff Lake, NJ
November 1991
Product Engineering



SUBJECT:
Crankshaft Holding Tool

ENGINE:
M42

Situation:





During engine repairs which involve the removal and installation of the cylinder head, the Repair Instructions for Construction Groups - Group 11 refers to the use of BMW Special Tool Number 11 2 300 which is used to hold the crankshaft in the Top Dead Center (TDC) position. The illustration shows where to install the special tool after removal of the cover plug on the left side of the engine block below the starter motor.

CAUTION:
Remove the special tool prior to operation of the engine.



Tool
Information:
The crankshaft holding tool (11 2 300) is an existing tool which was introduced for the M21 engine and is also used on M70 and M50 engines.

Warranty
Status:
Information only.