Crankshaft Seal, Replacing, Transmission Side: Procedure

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Fig 1: Prying Out Crankshaft Seal Ring Using Extractor Lever T20143/2

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Electro-drive drive motor is removed.

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

-- Remove the trigger wheel from the crankshaft stub.

-- Pry out the shaft seal using the Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal:T20143/2 .

-- Clean the running and sealing surface.

-- Insert the Guide Piece:T10122/1 on the Seal Installer - Crankshaft - Guide Piece:T10122/6 and push the shaft seal -A- on the guide piece.

Fig 2: Guide Piece T10122/6 And Push Shaft Seal

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-- Remove the Guide Piece:T10122/1 .

-- Position the Crank Shaft Seal Installer - Guide Piece :T10122/6 on the crankshaft.

Fig 3: Identifying Seal Installer - Crankshaft - Guide Piece T10122/6

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-- Attach the Crank Shaft Seal Installer - Guide Piece :T10122/6 through the mounting points -A- with the bolts -arrows- on the crankshaft.

CAUTION:

There is a risk 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 Crank Shaft Seal Installer - Guide Piece:T10122/6 on the crankshaft.

-- Press the shaft seal in evenly all around with Thrust Piece:T10122/5 .

Fig 4: Install Shaft Seal In Evenly All Around With Thrust Piece T10122/5 Until Flush

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-- Remove the Crank Shaft Seal Installer - Guide Piece: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 .