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Home >> BMW >> 2018 >> X3 M40i >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Mechanical >> Mechanical >> Engine Oil Pan, Timing Case Cover, Crankshaft Seal, Crankcase Ventilation System -- Repair (G01) >> 11 14 Timing Housing Cover >> 11 14 151 Replace the crankshaft seal (transmission side) (X3 4-cyl. models except PHEV, 2018-2019) >> Replace the crankshaft seal

Replace the crankshaft seal

Preliminary work 

Removing the rear crankshaft seal 

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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.
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Follow-up work