Crankshaft Seal, Replacing, Belt Pulley Side: Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Oil Seal Extractor T40019

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

-- Position the inner part of the Puller - Crankshaft Seal:T40019 flush with outer 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 onto the Pull Sleeve: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 Pull Sleeve: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 Seal Installer - Pressure Sleeve: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 .