Crankshaft Seal, Replacing, Transmission Side

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Crankshaft Seal Installer Kit :T10122A
Seal Installer - Crankshaft - Guide Piece :T10122/6
Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal :T20143/2

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The Transmission Is Removed. Refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING [7-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION 0CK] and/or TRANSMISSION, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING [7-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION 0CJ, 0CL, 0CK, 0DN, 0DP] .

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

-- Pry out the shaft seal using the :T20143/2 .

-- Clean the running and sealing surface.

-- Attach the :T10122/1 to the :T10122/6 and push the shaft seal -A- on the guide piece.

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-- Remove the :T10122/1 .

-- Position the :T10122/6 on the crankshaft.

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-- Attach The Guide Piece 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 :T10122/6 on the crankshaft.

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

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-- Remove the :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 .