Sealing Flange, Removing And Installing, Transmission Side: Installing

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Replace the sealing flange after removal.

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CAUTION:

Risk of injuring the eyes from sealant residue.

- Wear protective eyewear.

-- Remove the sealant residue on the cylinder block -1- using a flat-blade scraper or a rotating plastic brush.

-- Clean any oil or grease off the sealing surfaces.

Check the sealing lip of the sealing flange, it must not be kinked or damaged.

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The sealing lip must be pointed to the engine after installing. If the sealing lip >>folds<< outward when installing, leaks will result.

-- Inspect the Crank Shaft Seal Installer - Guide Piece:T10122/6A -item B- ; it must not have any sharp edges or be dirty.

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-- Attach the Guide Piece to Crankshaft Seal Install Kit - Guide Piece:T10122/1 -item A- to the Crank Shaft Seal Installer - Guide Piece.

-- Slide the sealing flange -C- on the Guide Piece, with the outer side on it.

-- Remove the Insertion Tool.

Be sure to check the expiration date of the sealant.

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-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: about 2 mm).

TIP:

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In the illustration the Crank Shaft Seal Installer - Guide Piece:T10122/6A is not shown.

CAUTION:

Risk of engine damage due to excess sealant in the lubrication system.

- Do not apply sealant bead thicker than indicated.

Sealant bead thickness: 2 to 3 mm.
Install the sealing flange within five minutes of applying the sealant.

-- Insert the Crank Shaft Seal Installer - Guide Piece:T10122/6A -item A- with the sealing flange -B- on the crankshaft journal.

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TIP:

It is not necessary to tighten the bolts -arrows-

-- Bring the sealing flange -B- carefully over the guide piece -A- into the installation position. Pay attention to the left and right side of the centering collar.

-- Remove the guide piece.

-- Tighten the sealing flange.

Perform a visual inspection after installation, check if the sealing lip is upside down or damaged in another way.
After installing the sealing flange, the sealant must harden for approximately 30 minutes. Only afterward may the engine oil be replenished.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Install the intermediate plate. Refer to Figure.

-- Check the oil level. Refer to ENGINE OIL .