Crankshaft Seal, Replacing, Transmission Side

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Crankshaft Seal Installer Kit:T10122B
Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal :T20143/2

Procedure

The transmission is removed. Refer to the appropriate service information .

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

-- Remove the sensor wheel. Refer to SENSOR WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

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

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-- Clean the contact and sealing surface.

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

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-- Place the :T10122/1 on the :T10122/6 and seal -A- with the closed side on the guide piece.

-- Remove the :T10122/1 .

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

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

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-- Using the bolts -arrows- from the :T10122/6 attach via the mounting point -A- on the crankshaft.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging by folding over the sealing lip when installing.

Oil leaks possible.

- Install the seal by hand.

-- Push the seal on the crankshaft by hand using the : T10122/6 .

-- Press the seal in evenly all around using the :T10122/5 .

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

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-- Remove the :T10122/6 .

-- Check the seal as well as its sealing lip for correct seating. If the sealing lip is partially rolled back, repeat the procedure with a new seal.

-- Install the sensor wheel. Refer to SENSOR WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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