Replacing rear radial crankshaft seal on transmission side (S55 engine)

Special tools required: 

• 23 0 490
• 11 8 220
• 11 9 182
• 11 9 184
• 11 9 181
• 11 9 185
• 11 9 183

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove FLYWHEEL .

Remove magnet wheel (1) from crankshaft.

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Release screw (1) on pulse sensor (2).

Slide PULSE SENSOR (2) upwards.

Tightening torque: 13 62 2AZ .

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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Fasten special tool 11 9 182 with special tool 11 9 184 on the crankshaft.

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Installation note: 

Prepare special tool 11 9 181 for installation.

Connect special tool 11 9 185 onto special tool 11 9 181.

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Pull on radial shaft seal with special tool 11 9 181 and 11 9 185 in combination with special tool 11 9 183.

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

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Remove all special tools.

Assemble engine.