Install the sealing cap with radial shaft seal

• Clean sealing surface (1)  .

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• Apply the sealant (1) as shown on the special tool  2 469 803  . 

  Parts:  Sealant

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• Check the fitting sleeves (1)  for damage and that they are in the correct installation position.

• Clean sealing surface (2)  .
• Apply the sealing compound on the contact edges of the separating plane for the oil pan (3)  .

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• Make sure that the sealing cap (1)  with the radial shaft seal is not stored for more than 6 months without support bushing (2)  .
• Make sure that the support bushing (2)  stays in the sealing cap (1)  with the radial shaft seal until installation, as the support bushing (2)  is used as a slip bushing.

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• Replace the sealing cap (1)  with the radial shaft seal.

  Parts:  Sealing cap with radial shaft seal.

• Coat the tire tread of the crankshaft with motor oil.

• Position the sealing cap (1)  with the radial shaft seal and the support bushing (2)  on the crankshaft and slide it on.

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• Screws (2)  must only be replaced if M5x25 have been used.

  Parts:  Screws

• Replace screws (4)  .

  Parts:  Screws

• Abut the screws (1)  to (4)  .
• Tighten down screws (4)  .

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• Tighten down screws (3)  .

• Tighten down screws (2)  .

• Tighten down screws (1)  .

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE FLYWHEEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE) (GA8HP75Z) .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT AT THE FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION .
• Refer to FASTENING THE PROP SHAFT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR ENGINE, BOTTOM AT BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR ENGINE, BOTTOM AT BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING HEAT SHIELD, TOP .
• Installing conduit on bank 2.

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  • Clip the wiring harness (2) into the clamps (1).

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  • Position the wiring harness.
  • Tighten down screws (1).
    TIGHTENING TORQUES
    
    

    Cable duct
    M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10Nm

• Installing cable duct at cylinder bank 1.

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  • Position the conduit (2).
  • Tighten the screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES
  
  

  Cable duct
  M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10Nm

• Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to CHECKING THE POSITION OF THE HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE EXPANSION TANK FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLER .
• Refer to INSTALLING COOLANT EXPANSION TANK .
• Refer to INSTALLING HOLDER OF THE DME CONTROL UNIT FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE SLAVE DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE MASTER DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
• Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER .
• Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TUNNEL CONNECTING SUPPORT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING UNDERSHIELD ON THE FUEL TANK ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERSHIELD ON THE LEFT FUEL TANK .
• Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .
• Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP THE OIL LEVEL IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .