Install the sealing cap with radial shaft seal

• Clean sealing surface (1)  .

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For additional information see: 11 00... OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES (ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOGUE) .
• Apply the sealant (1) as shown on the special tool 2 469 803. 

  Parts:  Sealant

  SEALING COMPOUND SPECIFICATION
  
  

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

  50 ml, Cartridge

  83190404517

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• Check the fitting sleeves (1)  for damage and that they are in the correct installation position.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.
• 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.
  ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Technically suitable engine oils for BMW Group engines

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

  Upper oil sump section to crankcase
  M8x45 screw Replace screw.	tightening torque	24 Nm

• Tighten down screws (3)  .
• Tighten down screws (2)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Sealing cap with radial shaft seal
  M5x25 screw Replace screw.	Tightening torque	10 Nm

  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Sealing cap with radial shaft seal
  M6x30 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm

• Tighten down screws (1)  .

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR ENGINE, BOTTOM AT BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FLYWHEEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE) (GA8HP76Z) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR ENGINE, BOTTOM AT BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING HEAT SHIELD, TOP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CROSSING OF THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to FASTENING THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING BRACKET FOR RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER .
• Refer to INSTALLING OIL FILLER NECK .
• Refer to FASTENING THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALL RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to FASTENING THE ACTIVATED-CHARCOAL FILTER LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT INTAKE SILENCER BRACKET .
• Refer to FASTENING THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT AT THE FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TRANSFER BOX (ATC 13-1) .
• Refer to FASTENING THE PROP SHAFT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
• Refer to RECONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP THE OIL LEVEL IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE AIR DUCT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
• Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT TENSION STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT STRUT BRACE .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT STRUT BRACE .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to ENCODING/PROGRAMING CONTROL UNIT(S) .