11 14 005 Replacing front crankshaft seal (S65)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FAN COWL with electric fan.
Remove RADIATOR .
Remove VIBRATION DAMPER .

Lay special tool 11 2 386 on crankshaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (11 2 386) On Crankshaft

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Screw special tool 11 6 360 PULLER to 80 Nm into radial shaft seal.

Release radial seal from housing.

Repeat the operation several times if necessary.

NOTE: Carefully saw open old radial shaft seal with an iron saw from special tool 11 6 360 PULLER .

Fig 2: Inserting Special Tool (11 6 360) Into Radial Shaft Seal

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Remove remnants of sealant from sealant outlet (1) on left and right.

Apply Drei Bond sealant (refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue) to sealant outlet (1) on left and right.

Fig 3: Identifying Sealant Outlet

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Secure special tool 11 5 331 with bolts (1).

IMPORTANT: Pay attention to dowel pin.

Fig 4: Securing Special Tool (11 5 331) With Bolts

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Push special tool 11 7 231 onto special tool 11 5 331 in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Pushing Special Tool (11 7 231) Onto Special Tool (11 5 331)

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Installation:

Remove support ring from shaft seal.

Push radial shaft seal (1) uniformly by way of fitting aid 11 7 231 onto special tool 11 5 331.

Position shaft seal approx. 5 mm before crankcase.

Remove special tool 11 7 231.

Fig 6: Pushing Radial Shaft Seal

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Press in radial shaft seal (1) with special tools 11 5 332 and 11 5 333.

Fig 7: Pressing Radial Shaft Seal

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Assemble engine.

Setting time of shaft seal approx. 1 hour.

CORRECT engine oil level if necessary.