Crankshaft Seal, Timing Chain Side, Replacing
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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Pulling fixture T10122
- Extractor hook T20143
Procedure
- Remove engine → Engine, Removing .
- Separate engine and transmission → Engine and Transmission, Separating .
- Leave engine on scissor lift table VAS 6131 A or secure engine to the engine and transmission holder → Engine, Securing to Engine and Transmission Holder .
- Remove drive plate → Drive Plate, Removing and Installing .
- Pry out sealing ring using pulling hook T20143/2.
- Clean operating and sealing surfaces.
Fig 4: Inserting Assembly Device T10122/1 Onto Pull Sleeve T10122/2 And Sliding Seal Onto Pull Sleeve
- Insert assembly device T10122/1 onto pull sleeve T10122/2 and slide sealing ring - A - onto pull sleeve.
- Remove assembly device.
- Install pull sleeve T10122/2 with seal - 1 - on crankshaft.
- Press seal evenly and flush all around with thrust piece T10122/3.
The rest of installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:
- Install drive plate → Drive Plate, Removing and Installing .
- Install engine → Engine, Installing .