Crankshaft Shaft Seal, Belt Pulley Side, Replacing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Puller - Crankshaft SealT40019
Seal Installer - CrankshaftT40048 with Seal Installer - Crankshaft Seal AdapterT40048/4
M8 x 55 mm bolt, quantity: 2

Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Inner Part Of Oil Seal Extractor T40019, Installing

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-- Remove the vibration damper with the ribbed belt pulley, refer to VIBRATION DAMPER WITH RIBBED BELT PULLEY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Position the inner part of the Puller - Crankshaft SealT40019 flush with inner part and secure it with the knurled screw.

-- Lubricate the seal remover threaded head, position it, and then install it into the shaft seal as far as possible using strong force.

-- Loosen the knurled screw and turn the inner portion against the crankshaft until the seal is pulled out.

-- Secure the seal remover in a vise at the flat spots and remove the seal using pliers.

-- Clean the running and sealing surface.

-- Place the Assembly Device T40048/1 on the Pull SleeveT40048/2 and slide the shaft seal -1- onto the pull sleeve.

Fig 2: Inserting Assembly Device T40048/1 Onto Pull Sleeve T40048/2 And Slide Seal Onto Pull Sleeve

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-- Remove the assembly device.

-- Mount the Pull SleeveT40048/2 to the crankshaft and push the seal -1- into the pulley side sealing flange.

Fig 3: Place The Pull Sleeve T40048/2 On The Crankshaft And Slide The Seal -1- Into The Sealing Surface On The Engine.

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NOTE:

Leave the Pull SleeveT40048/2 for pressing onto the crankshaft.

-- Position the Seal Installer - Crankshaft Seal AdapterT40048/4 on the crankshaft with M8 x 55 mm bolts -arrows-.

Fig 4: Position The Assembly Adapter T40048/4 On The Crankshaft With 2 M8 x 55 mm Bolts -Arrows-.

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-- Install bolts by hand.

-- Tighten the bolts ¹ /₂ turn each, alternating from side to side in order to press the shaft seal all the way in.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Install the vibration damper with ribbed belt pulley, refer to VIBRATION DAMPER WITH RIBBED BELT PULLEY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .