Crankshaft Holder Tool for BMW Diesel Harmonic Balancer

A crankshaft holder tool for BMW diesel engines, used to secure the harmonic balancer during engine timing and crankshaft bolt work. It is intended to hold the vibration damper steady while the centre crankshaft bolt is loosened or tightened, helping make the job more controlled.

Used for timing repairs, pulley work and engine servicing on selected BMW diesel models, this tool is suited to garage work, workshop use and more involved home maintenance where the correct holding tool is needed. When working on the front of the engine, it helps keep the harmonic balancer from turning while tackling the crank bolt, which is especially useful during strip-down and refitting work.

Compatibility covers a range of BMW 3 Series and 5 Series diesel applications, along with selected 1 Series and X3 models listed in the supplied fitment data. The tool is referenced to OEM codes 116310, 116311 and 116312, which helps when checking it against existing tooling or vehicle requirements. For regular timing and pulley jobs, using the proper crankshaft tool can help avoid unnecessary movement while the bolt is being worked on. That makes it a sensible option for repeated workshop use where accurate holding is important.

Crankshaft holder tool specifications

• Application: Holds the vibration damper when loosening and tightening the centre crankshaft bolt.
• Fitment: Suitable for selected BMW diesel engines in E39, E46, E60, E61, E81, E83, E90 and E91 models.
• Use: Handy for engine timing work, crank bolt removal, pulley repairs and related servicing jobs.
• OEM reference: Matches OEM codes 116310, 116311 and 116312 for fitment checking.
• Vehicle coverage: E39 520D (136 PS), E46 318D (115/116 PS), E46 318TD (115 PS), E46 320D (136/150 PS), E46 320TD (150 PS), E60 520D (150/163 PS), E61 520D (150/163 PS), E81 120D (163 PS), E90 318D (150 PS), E90 320D (150/163 PS), E91 318D (122 PS), E91 320D (150/163 PS) and E83 X3 2.0D (150 PS).

A practical choice for regular maintenance and repair work on compatible BMW diesel engines.