Crankshaft seal (ribbed belt side), replacing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Oil Seal Extractor T40019

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• Oil Seal Extractor T40019

Fig 2: Assembly Tool T40048

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• Assembly tool T40048

Removing 

• Bring lock carrier into service position → Lock carrier, moving into service position .
• Remove vibration damper → Vibration damper, removing and installing .
• Place inner part of Oil Seal Extractor T40019 flush with outer part and secure using knurled-head screw.

Fig 3: Installing Oil Seal Extractor T40019

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• Lubricate threaded head of Oil Seal Extractor T40019 , position and with forced pressure screw into oil seal as far as possible.
• Loosen knurled thumb screw and turn inner portion against crankshaft until seal is pulled out.
• Clamp seal extractor at mounting points in a vise.
• Remove seal using pliers.

Installing 

• Clean operating and sealing surfaces.

Fig 4: Inserting Assembly Device T40048/1 Onto Pull Sleeve T40048/2 And Sliding Seal Onto Pull Sleeve

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• Insert assembly device T40048/1 onto pull sleeve T40048/2 and slide seal - 1  - onto pull sleeve.
• Remove assembly device.

Fig 5: Placing Pull Sleeve T40048/2 On Crankshaft And Sliding Seal Into Sealing Surface On Engine

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• Place pull sleeve T40048/2 on crankshaft and slide seal - 1  - into sealing surface on engine.

Fig 6: Positioning Pressure Sleeve T40048/3 With Bolts On Crankshaft

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• Position pressure sleeve T40048/3 with bolts M8x55 mm - arrows  - on crankshaft.
• Then tighten bolts by hand.
• Tighten bolts each ¹ /₂ rotation by alternating sides to press in seal until it reaches stop.

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

• Install vibration damper → Vibration damper, removing and installing .
• Install lock carrier with attachments →
  • 50 BODY, FRONT
  • 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
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Fig 7: Placing Torque Support On Rubber Buffer For Torque Support

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• Place torque support on rubber buffer for torque support and tighten bolts - arrows  -.
• Install front bumper cover →
  • 63 BUMPER
  • 63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
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• Check headlight adjustment →
  • 01 - MAINTENANCE
  • 01 - MAINTENANCE for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES - CABRIOLET
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Torque specifications