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Replace rear crankshaft radial seal - AR03.20-P-3063GZS (ML63 AMG): Notes

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ENGINE 156 in MODEL 164, 251 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Crankshaft Radial Seal, Drive Plate, Crankshaft And Bolts Location
G05257309Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off the lifting platform. Align vehicle between columns of lifting platform and position four support plates at lifting platform support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts All models AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Raise vehicle with lifting platform Model 164 AR00.60-P-1000GZ
    Model 251 AR00.60-P-1000RT
2 Remove automatic transmission   AR27.10-P-0500GZS
3 Install retaining lock for crankshaft/starter ring gear IMPORTANT Clean and degrease sealing surfaces on crankshaft radial sealing ring (1) and mounting hole. AR03.30-P-5000GZS 
4 Remove bolts (4) from drive plate (2)   AR03.30-P-8001GZS 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA03.30-P-1002-01Q 
5 Remove crankshaft radial sealing ring (1) using a suitable tool. IMPORTANT Do not damage sealing surfaces on crankshaft radial sealing ring (1) and crankshaft (3).  
    Install rear crankshaft radial sealing ring AR03.20-P-3063-01AMG 
    SPECIAL TOOL Installation tool Figure
6 Install in the reverse order    
DANGER Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury  caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or rotating parts.
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
7 Conduct engine test run and check the engine for leaks    
FLYWHEEL, DRIVEN PLATE, VIBRATION DAMPER, STARTER RING GEAR

Number Designation Engine 156
BA03.30-P-1002-01Q Bolt, starter ring gear/drive plate to crankshaft Stage 1 Nm 20
Stage 2 Nm 45
Stage 3 ∠° 90
Fig 2: Identifying Installation Tool (111 589 08 43 00)
G05257310Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.