Replace front crankshaft radial sealing ring - AR03.20-P-3000GZB: Notes

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ENGINE 642 in MODEL 164

Fig 1: Replacing Crankshaft Radial Sealing Ring

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	Removing
	Risk of injury caused by fingers being pinched or crushed when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, tailgates or sliding roof.	Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
1	Remove belt pulley/vibration damper		AR03.30-P-1600GZB
2	Use a screwdriver to press out crankshaft radial sealing ring (1)
	Install
3	Install crankshaft radial seal (1)	To ensure that new crankshaft radial sealing ring (1) remains tight, do not damage crankshaft and mounting bore for crankshaft radial sealing ring (1); use clean rag as a base.	AR03.20-P-3000-01PI
3	Install crankshaft radial seal (1)	Insertion tool	Fig 2
4	Install belt pulley/vibration damper	Check tread on hub for galling in order to achieve sealing of the new crankshaft radial sealing ring (1).	AR03.30-P-1600GZB
	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
5	Check for oil leaks with engine running		AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

Fig 2: Identifying Centering Sleeve (642 589 00 14 00)

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