Replace the crankshaft seal

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WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT) .

CAUTION: Component with heavy weight .
Injury hazard!

Note component's center of gravity.
Support component using a jack.
Secure component against falling off the jack.

CAUTION: Materials harmful to health .
Contact with fluids harmful to health!

Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.

Preliminary work

Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
Refer to REMOVING THE UPPER FIREWALL COVER PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FROM THE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to CONNECTING COOLANT LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to ATTACHING THE LEFT AND RIGHT COOLANT RADIATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE BRIDGE .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT AND RIGHT ANTI-ROLL BAR FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK .
Refer to WITH RIGHT INSTALLATION: DETACHING THE CABLE FOR THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
Refer to DISCONNECTING PLUG CONNECTIONS FROM STEERING GEAR .
Refer to DETACHING STEERING SHAFT AT BOTTOM FROM STEERING GEAR .
Refer to DISCONNECTING PURGE AIR LINE .
Refer to DETACHING RUBBER MOUNT FROM FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to RELEASING ATTACHMENTS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to DETACHING AND REMOVING FRONT AXLE COMPLETELY .
Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to REMOVING HEAT SHIELD AT REAR .
Refer to REMOVING PROP SHAFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH THE SUPPORT TUBE .
Refer to REMOVING HOLDER WITH RUBBER MOUNT .
Refer to REMOVING TRANSFER BOX (VTG) .
Refer to REMOVING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AISIN GA8G45) .
Refer to REMOVING FLYWHEEL (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) .

Removing the rear crankshaft seal

Drill a hole at the crankshaft seal.
NOTE: Use the drill (1) with a maximum diameter of 2.5 mm.
Remove the shavings immediately with the vacuum cleaner. Do not remove shavings with compressed air!

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Screw in special tool 0 491 454 (23 0 490) in the arrow direction.
Drive out the crankshaft sealing ring with impact weight in the arrow direction.

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Replace crankshaft seal.

Parts: Crankshaft seal

Installing the rear crankshaft seal

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 .

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.

Pre-assemble special tool 0 496 137 (11 8 815) on crankshaft.
Carefully slip the crankshaft sealing ring (1) straight off in a rotational movement using special tool 0 496 137 (11 8 815) until the crankshaft sealing ring is on and parallel to the timing case cover.

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Secure special tool 0 494 029 (11 9 182) to the crankshaft using special tool 0 494 031 (11 9 184) .

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Connect special tool 2 360 215 onto special tool 0 493 881 (11 9 180) .

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Carefully pull in the crankshaft sealing ring straight using special tool 0 494 028 (11 9 181) and 2 360 215 in combination with special tool 0 494 030 (11 9 183) .

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Tighten the crankshaft seal ring using the tool (1) till reaching the stop.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING FLYWHEEL (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AISIN GA8G45) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TRANSFER BOX (VTG) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH THE SUPPORT TUBE .
Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to MOUNTING AND SECURING THE COMPLETE FRONT AXLE .
Refer to FASTENING THE RUBBER MOUNT ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to INSTALLING HOLDER WITH RUBBER MOUNT .
Refer to SECURING THE MOUNTED PART ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to CONNECTING PURGE AIR LINE .
Refer to ATTACHING CONNECTOR AT STEERING GEAR .
Refer to SECURING THE STEERING SHAFT AT THE BOTTOM ON THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to WITH RIGHT INSTALLATION: FASTENING THE CABLE FOR THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK .
Refer to INSTALLING PROP SHAFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING COOLANT RADIATOR ATTACHMENT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE BRIDGE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UPPER FIREWALL COVER PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE .
Refer to FILLING THE COOLANT CIRCUIT WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to CONNECTING THE BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Refer to AIR BLEEDING THE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP OIL LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AISIN GA8G45) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .