Crankshaft Seal, Replacing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Assembly Tool T10122
Pulling Hook T20143

Procedure

Transmission removed.

-- Remove dual mass flywheel. Refer to DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL .

-- Pry out sealing ring with T20143/2.

Fig 1: Prying Out Oil Seal Using Pressing-Out Tool T20143/2

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-- Clean running and sealing surface.

NOTE:

Do not lubricate sealing ring before pressing in.

-- Slide new sealing ring -A- over T10122/1 onto T10122/2.

Fig 2: Identifying Seal, Sleeve T10122/1 And Assembly Tool T10122/2

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Installation position: Closed side faces toward fitting sleeve.

-- Separate fitting sleeve and guide sleeve.

-- Place T10122/2 with sealing ring onto crankshaft.

Fig 3: Inserting Guide Sleeve T10122/2 With Oil Seal Onto Crankshaft

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-- Press sealing ring in evenly all around with thrust piece T10122/3 until flush.

Fig 4: Pressing In Oil Seal With Press Tool T10122/3 Evenly And Flush

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The rest of the installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

-- Install dual mass flywheel. Refer to DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL .