11 14 151 Replacing radial crankshaft seal on transmission side (N55) (X6 xDrive 35i, X6 sDrive 35i)

Special tools required: 

• 11 8 220 
• 23 0 490 
• 11 9 180 
• 11 9 183 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove FLYWHEEL .

Remove magnet wheel (1) from crankshaft.

Release screw on pulse sensor (1).

Slide PULSE SENSOR (2) upwards.

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Drill a hole with a drill (1) in the radial shaft seal (see arrow).

Screw in special tool 23 0 490 in direction of arrow.

Drive out radial shaft seal with impact weight in direction of arrow.

Prepare radial shaft seal (1) on special tool 11 8 220.

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Position the radial shaft seal (1) with special tool 11 8 220 on the crankshaft.

Brush radial shaft seal (1) over the special tool 11 8 220.

Move radial shaft seal (1) parallel up against the crankcase.

Secure special tool 11 9 182 to crankshaft with special tool 11 9 184 from set of special tools 11 9 180  .

Installation note: 

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Prepare special tool 11 9 181 from set of special tools 11 9 180  for installation.

Connect special tool 11 9 185 to special tool 11 9 181 from set of special tools 11 9 180  .

Pull in radial shaft seal with special tool 11 9 181 and 11 9 185 in conjunction with special tool 11 9 183 from set of special tools 11 9 180  .

Screw on radial shaft seal with special tool 11 9 183 to limit position.

Remove all special tools.

Assemble engine.

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