Crankshaft Seal, Replacing, Belt Pulley Side: Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Puller - Crankshaft Seal T40019

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-- Remove vibration damper:

Vehicles without torque support, refer to VIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES WITHOUT TORQUE SUPPORT .
Vehicles with torque support, refer to VIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES WITH TORQUE SUPPORT .

-- 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 on 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 T40048/1.

-- Mount the Pull Sleeve T40048/2 to the crankshaft and push the seal -1- into the pulley side sealing flange.

Fig 3: Identifying Pull Sleeve T40048/2

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NOTE: Leave the Pull Sleeve T40048/2 for pressing onto the crankshaft.

-- Position the Seal Installer - Crankshaft T40048/7 on the crankshaft with M8 x 55 mm bolts -arrows-.

Fig 4: Identifying Seal Installer - Crankshaft T40048/7

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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:

Vehicles without torque support, refer to VIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES WITHOUT TORQUE SUPPORT .
Vehicles with torque support, refer to VIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES WITH TORQUE SUPPORT .