Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove FAN COWL with electric fan
Remove alternator DRIVE BELT
Remove DRIVE BELT TENSIONER

NOTE: The procedure is the same as for the crankshaft radial seal.
Expose removal openings on sealing cover.

Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Radial Seal Openings

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Convert special tool 11 9 200 (see illustration).

Screw special tool 11 9 200 onto sealing cover.

NOTE: Insert screws until flush only with special tool 11 9 200 .

Fig 2: Inserting Sealing Cover Screws Using Special Tool (11 9 200)

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Screw in special tool 11 4 362.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (11 4 362)

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Attach special tool 11 4 361 to bedplate construction screw connection (see arrow).

Secure with knurled screw (1).

Screw special tool 11 4 364 into special tool 11 9 200 and screw out in direction of arrow.

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the picture shows the alternator and power steering pump removed.

Fig 4: Attaching Special Tool (11 4 361) To Bedplate Construction Screw Connection

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Prepare new sealing cover (1) with special tool 11 9 200without screws.

Screw in sealing cover with special tool 11 4 363 until it is flush.

Fig 5: Installing Sealing Cover Using Special Tool (11 4 363)

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Assemble engine.