11 14 141 Replacing Radial Seal In Lower Timing Case Cover (S50/S54)

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Special Tools Required:

11 1 220
11 2 380
11 2 384
11 5 090
11 7 240

Remove vibration damper. Refer to 11 23 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VIBRATION DAMPER (S54) .

NOTE: Illustrations show the S54.

The special tools and the actual procedure are identical for the S50.

Removal:

Fit special tool 11 2 384 on crankshaft.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tool On Crankshaft

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Screw in special tool 11 2 380 until it is firmly connected to the radial seal.

Remove radial seal by tightening in the screw.

Fig 2: Removing Radial Seal

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Installation:

CAUTION: Do not touch sealing lip of new radial seal with your fingers.

Fit special tool 11 7 240 on sprocket wheel.

Oil sealing lips of new radial seal (1).

Push radial seal (1) over special tool 11 7 240 until it rests against timing case cover.

Remove special tool 11 7 240.

Fig 3: Identifying Fixture For Installing Rotary Shaft Seal

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CAUTION: Do not touch sealing lip of new radial seal (1) when installing special tool 11 5 090.

Install special tool 11 5 090 and tighten down.

Fig 4: View Of Fixture In Timing Case Cover

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Draw in new radial seal with special tool 11 1 220 until it is flush with timing case cover.

Fig 5: View Of Installation Bushing

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