Crankshaft Seal, Replacing, Belt Pulley Side: Procedure

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-- Remove the vibration damper. Refer to VIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Position the inner part of the :T40019 flush with outer part and secure it with the knurled screw.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Seal Extractor T40019

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-- 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 :T40048/1 onto the :T40048/2 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.

-- Place the :T40048/2 on the crankshaft and slide the shaft seal -1- into the sealing surface on the cylinder block.

Fig 3: Placing Pull Sleeve T40048/2 On Crankshaft And Sliding Seal Into Sealing Surface On Engine

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NOTE:

Leave The Pull Sleeve For Pressing Onto The Crankshaft.

-- Position the :T40048/3 on the crankshaft with two M8 x 55 mm bolts -arrows-.

Fig 4: Positioning Pressure Sleeve T40048/3 With Bolts On Crankshaft

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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. Refer to VIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .