11 14 151 Replacing crankshaft radial seal (M62/S62)

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(transmission side)

Remove gearbox
Drain off engine oil
Remove flywheel

Unfasten screws.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws For Removing Flywheel

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Unfasten screw on rear end cover.

Carefully unfasten oil sump gasket from end cover and remove end cover.

Fig 2: Unfastening Screw On Rear End Cover

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NOTE: The end cover is in the set with the radial sealing ring.
If necessary, lift out the radial seal and drive in new sealing ring using special tool 11 1 230 in conjunction with special tool 00 5 500.

Fig 3: Drive In New Sealing Ring Using Special Tool 11 1 230

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Check for correct fit of hollow bushes.

Replace seal.

Coat contact points on joint along oil sump with Drei Bond 1209.

Fig 4: Checking For Correct Fit Of Hollow Bushes

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Fit special tool 11 2 390 on crankshaft.

Coat sealing lip of radial sealing ring with oil.

Slide on end cover.

Carefully remove special tool 11 2 390.

Fig 5: Fitting Special Tool 11 2 390 On Crankshaft

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Replace the sealing washers under the screws (1).

Insert all screws and tighten down end cover.

Fig 6: Identifying Screws For Replacing Sealing Washers

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