Stihl 020 T Service Manual page 25

• Fit threaded sleeve (1) on the
spindle of service tool AS (2) and
screw it on counterclockwise as far
as stop (left-hand thread).
• Hold the crankshaft steady and
rotate spindle to screw threaded
sleeve onto crankshaft stub as far
as it will go.
• Now release the crankshaft and
hold service tool steady and
continue turning spindle until
service tool locates against the
crankcase.
• Fit collar nut (for sprocket cover)
on stud and screw on fingertight.
STIHL 020 T
• Turn spindle of service tool
clockwise until the crankshaft is
pressed out of the roller bearing.
The two halves of the crankcase
separate during this process.
• Pull the ignition lead (1) out of
the grommet (2).
• Remove the gasket from the
crankcase mating face.
• Pull the crankshaft out of the roller
bearing.
• The crankshaft (1), connecting rod
(2) and needle bearing form an
inseparable unit. This means that
the crankshaft must always be
replaced as a complete unit in the
event of damage to any one of
these parts.
• When fitting a replacement
crankshaft always install new oil
seals and roller bearings.
• Carefully drive the oil seals out of
the two halves of the crankcase.
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