11 14 141 Replacing the front crankshaft seal (M57T2-SCR)

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary work:

Removing VIBRATION DAMPER

Fit special tool 11 1 212 onto crankshaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (11 1 212)

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Removing crankshaft seal:

Screw in special tool 11 1 210 until it is firmly connected with crankshaft seal.

Then remove crankshaft seal by turning screw.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (11 1 210)

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Fit special tool 11 6 470 onto crankshaft.

Lubricate special tool 11 6 470 .

IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances touch sealing lip of new crankshaft seal with your fingers.

Slide new crankshaft seal over special tool 11 6 470 until crankshaft seal rests against gear case cover.

Remove special tool 11 6 470 .

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (11 6 470)

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Screw special tool 11 6 490 into crankshaft and tighten down.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (11 6 490)

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Fit special tool 11 5 110 onto crankshaft.

With special tool 11 5 110 and central nut of special tool 11 6 490 , insert crankshaft seal until it is flush with gear case cover.

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (11 5 110 And 11 6 490)

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Assemble engine.

Check engine for leak tightness.