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The 7253 is made up of the tools required to remove, replace and time the balance shaft on the BMW 1.5 diesel, 1.2 & 1.5 petrol engines. Laser recommend the use of the Laser 6997 timing tool kit and Laser 7067 split gear alignment tool when refitting the balance shaft split gear. NOTE: the use of 7253 requires the use of a copper mallet to drive out the balance shaft. Wear protective gloves and eye protection at all times during use.
Applications: MINI Clubman (from 2015), Convertible (from 2016); BMW 1 & 3 Series (from 2015), 2 Series (from 2014), X1 (from 2015), i8 (from 2015).
Engine codes B37 (diesel), B38 (petrol).
Equivalent to OEM 2 288 943, 2 288 942 & 2 358 646 (use with Laser Part No. 7067 split gear alignment tool).
For engine timing on B37 diesel, use Laser Part No. 6997. For engine timing on B38 petrol, use Laser Part No. 7242.
Made in Sheffield. Back plate is EU Registered Design.
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