11 14 141 Replacing radial seal in lower timing case cover (S62)

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Remove vibration damper, refer to 11 23 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VIBRATION DAMPER (S62) .

Removal:

Fit special tool 11 2 386 on crankshaft.

Fig 1: Fitting Special Tool On Crankshaft

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Screw on special tool 11 2 380 until it is securely connected to the radial seal.

Remove radial sealing ring by tightening in the screw.

Fig 2: Removing Radial Sealing Ring

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Installation:

Attach special tool 11 7 231 to sprocket wheel.

Fig 3: Installing Radial Sealing Ring

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Oil sealing lips of new radial seal (1).

Push radial seal (1) onto special tool 11 7 231 until it rests against timing case cover.

Remove special tool 11 7 231.

NOTE: Special tool kit 11 7 210 comprises:

Special tool 11 7 211
Special tool 11 7 212
Special tool 11 7 213
Special tool 11 7 214

Screw special tool 11 7 211 with two screws (1) of vibration damper onto sprocket wheel until hand-tight.

Fig 4: Identifying Screws

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Insert special tool 11 7 212 and tighten down by hand.

Fig 5: Inserting Special Tool

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Place special tool 11 7 214 on radial seal.

Pull in new radial seal with special tool 11 7 213 until it is flush with timing case cover.

Fig 6: Pulling In Radial Seal

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