11 14 141 Replacing radial shaft seal in lower gear case cover (N63O1)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary work:

Removing VIBRATION DAMPER

Position all levers (2) horizontally to pull off radial shaft seal (1).

Turn back spindle of special tool 11 9 410 until all levers (2) can be positioned on sealing lip.

NOTE: Illustration N62TU.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool, Levers, And Radial Shaft Seal

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Turn all levers (2) so that they grip behind radial shaft seal (1).

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

Fig 2: Removing Radial Shaft Seal

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NOTE: Radial shaft seal (1) may only be supported with "support sleeve" (2).
If the radial shaft seal (1) is stored for more than six months without the support sleeve (2), its operational reliability will no longer be guaranteed.
Radial shaft seal (1) must not be reused in this case!

IMPORTANT: The sealing lip of the radial shaft seal (1) is highly sensitive and must not be kinked under any circumstances.
Do not touch the sealing lip with your fingers.

Fig 3: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal And Support Sleeve

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

Fit radial shaft seal (1) on lower gear case cover.

Fig 4: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal On Lower Gear Case Cover

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Using special tool 11 9 420 and central bolt (3), screw radial shaft seal into lower gear case cover until flush..

Fig 5: Installing Radial Shaft Seal

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Assemble engine.