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    4. : Replacement of crankshaft components

BMW Serie 3 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 3 E36 - Years 1990-2001
Part: Transmission
Operation: Replacement of crankshaft components

The crankshaft is held on the clutch side crankcase by the bolt that tightens the primary cup pinion. The pinion is fixed on the shaft with a nut, a washer and a crescent key. Once the nut has been loosened, it can be completely removed and the washer as well. If it is pushed from the end left free by the nut, the crankshaft can be removed. Once the shaft has been disassembled, by pulling it and avoiding dropping it on the other side, it is possible to check the conditions of the rotary valve which is the opening from which the mixture is inspired to be immersed in the crankcase.


Posted on 22 July 2023 by ScegliAuto

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Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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