11 14 151 Replacing crankshaft radial seal (M62/S62)
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(transmission side)
- Remove gearbox
- Drain off engine oil
- Remove flywheel
Unfasten screws.
Unfasten screw on rear end cover.
Carefully unfasten oil sump gasket from end cover and remove end cover.
NOTE:
The end cover is in the set with the radial sealing ring.
If necessary, lift out the radial seal and drive in new sealing ring using special tool 11 1 230 in conjunction with special tool 00 5 500.
If necessary, lift out the radial seal and drive in new sealing ring using special tool 11 1 230 in conjunction with special tool 00 5 500.
Check for correct fit of hollow bushes.
Replace seal.
Coat contact points on joint along oil sump with Drei Bond 1209 (refer to BMW Parts Service ).
Fit special tool 11 2 390 on crankshaft.
Coat sealing lip of radial sealing ring with oil.
Slide on end cover.
Carefully remove special tool 11 2 390.
Replace the sealing washers under the screws (1).
Insert all screws and tighten down end cover.