Install the sealing cap with radial shaft seal

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

  Parts:  Sealant

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  SEALING COMPOUND SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Loctite 5970 liquid sealing compound Processing time <10 minutes at room temperature

  50 ml, Cartridge

  83190404517

• Clean sealing surfaces.
• Apply the sealing compound at the contact points (arrows) on the crankcase and oil pan.
• Check the fitting sleeves for damage and replace if necessary.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Work must be carried out carefully in order to avoid component damage.
• Push the sealing cap (2) with the shaft seal and support ring (1) and abut (arrow).

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Work must be carried out carefully in order to avoid component damage.
• Counter-hold the sealing cap (2) with the shaft seal in the lower area (arrow).
• Install the support ring (1) on the camshaft.
• Slide the sealing cap (2) with the upper shaft seal above the support ring (1) and abut.

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• Press on the casing (1) and remove the support ring (2).

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• Hand-tighten the bolts (1).

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• Replace screws (1).

  Parts:  Screws

• Hand-tighten the bolts (1).

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• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Sealing cap with shaft seal to crankcase
  Torx screw M6	tightening torque	10 Nm

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• Tighten down screws (1).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE FLYWHEEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE) (GA8HP76Z) .
• Refer to FASTENING THE PROP SHAFT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
• Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR DIFFUSER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT REAR TENSION STRUT .
• Refer to ACTIVATING VEHICLE-SPECIFIC HIGH-VOLTAGE OR LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• 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 UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .