Stihl MS 500i

MS 500i 61
N Position arm (21) so that the spindle (20) lines up with
the crankshaft stub (4) and the screws (22 and 24) fit
squarely in the tapped holes (arrows) in the
crankcase (2).
N Fit screw (24) in the M4 tapped hole (arrow) in the
crankcase (2).
N Fit screws (22) in the M5 tapped holes (arrows) in the
crankcase (2).
N Fit the screws (22 and 24) so that the spindle (20) is
in line with the crankshaft stub.
N Turn the spindle (20) clockwise until the crankshaft
(4) is pushed out of the crankcase (2).
N Take out the screws (22 and 24) and remove the
puller 5910 890 4505.
28.5 Removing the Ball Bearings
The scavenging ramp on the crankcase can be damaged
while removing the ball bearings. A damaged scavenging
ramp can result in serious engine damage.
Remove ball bearings so that the two halves of the
scavenging ramp (arrows) on the two halves of the
crankcase (2 and 7) are not damaged.
N Disassemble crankcase and remove crankshaft, @
28.4.
N If the two halves of the scavenging ramp or the two
halves of the crankcase (2 and 7) are damaged,
replace the crankcase (2 and 7).
N Put the two halves of the crankcase (2 and 7) down
so that the ball bearings (3 and 5) can drop out.
N Heat the two halves of the crankcase (2 and 7) in
bearing seat area to about 180°C (350°F).
N If the ball bearing (3) does not drop out of its own
accord: Use press sleeve 1113 893 4600 to remove
the ball bearing (3).
N If the ball bearing (5) does not drop out of its own
accord: Use press sleeve 4119 893 2400 to remove
the ball bearing (5).
28.6 Installing the Ball Bearings
N If the two halves of the scavenging ramp in the
crankcase (2 or 7) are damaged, replace the
crankcase (2 or 7), @ 28.5.
N Install the oil pump, @ 14.10.
The oil pump serves as a stop when installing the ball
bearing (5).
N Line up the ball bearing (3) so that its closed side
(balls not visible) faces the crankcase (2).
N Line up the ball bearing (5) so that its open side (balls
visible) faces the crankcase (7).
N Heat the two halves of the crankcase (2 and 7) in
bearing seat area to about 180°C (350°F).
N Push home the ball bearings (3 and 5) as far as stop.
N If the ball bearings (3 and 5) cannot be pushed home:
Use press sleeve 4119 893 2400 to press home the
ball bearings (3 and 5).
N If ball bearing (5) does not butt against the oil pump:
Use press sleeve 4119 893 2400 to press home ball
bearing (5) until it butts against the oil pump.
N Remove the oil pump, @ 14.5.
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