Replacing radial shaft seal in front cover at top - RA01001042140X(01-2140)

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Preceding work:

Follower at camshaft removed (01-2130) .

Operation no. of operation texts and work units or standard texts and flat rates

Engine 104.980/981/990

Fig 1: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal In Front Cover Remove/Install Components

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Radial shaft seal (1)	use a screwdriver to prise out. Do not damage camshaft (10) and mounting hole for radial shaft seal; use clean cloth as a base.
Insertion sleeve (7) 103 589 01 14 00	fit on to camshaft (10).
Sealing lip of radial shaft seal (1) with	coat with engine oil. Do not use grease.
Radial shaft seal (1)	fit into insertion sleeve (7), press in flush (arrows) with sleeve (8) (shop-made). NOTE: The radial shaft seal (1) must be positioned vertical to the camshaft (10) so that it provides a proper seal.

Special tool

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (103 589 01 14 00)

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Shop-made tool

Sleeve for pressing on radial shaft seal in front cover.

Fig 3: [Identifying Shop-Made Tool Dimension]

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