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) (GA8HP76Z) .
• Refer to REMOVING NEAR-ENGINE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• 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 CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR 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 INSTALLING 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 FASTENING THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• 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 ACOUSTIC COVER .
• 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 ACTIVATING VEHICLE-SPECIFIC HIGH-VOLTAGE OR LOW-VOLTAGE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• 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) .