REP-TAT-P-1114-25 When replacing the vibration damper: Replacing the front crankshaft seal
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- Drive in the crankshaft seal (1) in the marked area with a punch of approx. 1 cm.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Scratches.
Tools and sharp-edged components can cause scratches.
Scratches.
Tools and sharp-edged components can cause scratches.
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
- Carefully lever out and remove the crankshaft seal (1) with the special tool 2 298 505 .
- Clean sealing surface (1).
- Clean the special tool 0 496 128 (11 8 801) from the set of special tools 0 496 127 (11 8 800) and coat it with motor oil.
- Position the special tool 0 496 128 (11 8 801) from the set of special tools 0 496 127 (11 8 800) on the crankshaft and screw in.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Radial shaft seal damage.
Taping the sealing lip (inner) and applying oil to the radial shaft seal will lead to its destruction.
Radial shaft seal damage.
Taping the sealing lip (inner) and applying oil to the radial shaft seal will lead to its destruction.
- Do not tap the sealing lip (inner) of the radial shaft seal.
- Do not apply oil to the radial shaft seal.
- Install the radial shaft seal dry.
- Replace crankshaft seal (1).
Parts : Crankshaft seal
- Carefully slide the crankshaft seal (1) in a rotational movement onto the special tool 0 496 128 (11 8 801) from the set of special tools 0 496 127 (11 8 800) until the crankshaft seal rests on the crankcase .
- Position the special tool (sleeve) 0 496 130 (11 8 803) from the set of special tools 0 496 127 (11 8 800) and hand-tighten it using the nut.
- Ensure that the crankshaft seal shifts in evenly.
- Screw in the special tool (sleeve) 0 496 130 (11 8 803) from the set of special tools 0 496 127 (11 8 800) using the tool (1) until the sleeve lies flush on
the crankcase.