Crankshaft Seal, Replacing, Transmission Side

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Seal Installer - Crankshaft:T10122A
Seal Installer - Crankshaft - Assembly Tool :T10122/1
Seal Installer - Crankshaft - Thrust Sleeve :T10122/5
Seal Installer - Crankshaft - Guide Piece :T10122/6
Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal :T20143/2

CAUTION:

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and parts information prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts

Bolt - Drive Plate to Crankshaft

Transmission removed. Refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [For transmission(s) 0BK] .

-- Remove the drive plate. Refer to DRIVE PLATE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Pry out the shaft seal using :T20143/2 .

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-- Clean the running and sealing surface.

-- Insert the :T10122/1 on the :T10122/6 and push the shaft seal -A- on the guide piece.

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-- Remove the :T10122/1 .

-- Position the :T10122/6 on the crankshaft.

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-- Attach the Guide Piece through the mounting points -A- with the bolts -arrows- on the crankshaft.

CAUTION:

There is a rick of leaks due to incorrect assembly.

To prevent the shaft seal sealing lip from rolling onto itself, insert the shaft seal by hand on the crankshaft.

-- Push the shaft seal by hand using the :T10122/6 on the crankshaft.

-- Press shaft seal in evenly all around with :T10122/5 until flush.

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-- Remove the :T10122/6 .

-- Check the shaft seal as well as the sealing lip for correct seating. If the sealing lip are partially turned repeat the procedure with a new shaft seal.

-- Install the drive plate. Refer to DRIVE PLATE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .