11 14 141 Replacing radial seal in lower timing case cover (N62)

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Special tools required:

11 9 410
11 9 420

Remove hub for vibration damper .

Position lever (2) for removing radial seal (1) horizontally and install special tool 11 9 410.

Fig 1: Positioning Lever For Removing Radial Seal

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Turn lever (2) so that it grips behind radial seal (1).

Turn screw (3) on special tool 11 9 410 to remove radial seal (1).

Fig 2: Turning Screw On Special Tool 11 9 410 For Removing Radial Seal

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NOTE: Radial seal may only be stored with "support sleeve".

If the radial seal (1) is stored for longer than six months without the support sleeve (2), its operational reliability can no longer be guaranteed and it must not be reused.

IMPORTANT: The sealing lip of the radial seal is highly sensitive and must not be kinked under any circumstances.
Do not touch the sealing lip with your fingers.

Remove support sleeve (2) from radial seal (1).

Fig 3: Removing Support Sleeve From Radial Seal

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Fit radial seal (1) on timing case cover.

Fig 4: Fitting Radial Seal On Timing Case Cover

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Using special tool 11 9 420 and central bolt (3), install radial seal flush with timing case cover.

Fig 5: Installing Radial Seal Flush With Timing Case Cover

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