11 14 151 Replacing Crankshaft Radial Shaft Seal (N62/N62TU)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 645Ci and 2004 BMW 645Ci. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, refer to ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS - 645CI .

Special Tools Required:

11 2 390

(Transmission side)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove transmission.
Drain off engine oil. Refer to 00 00 610 ENGINE OIL SERVICE (N62/N62TU) .
Remove flywheel. Refer to 11 22 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLYWHEEL (N62) .

Release screws (2).

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying End Cover Screws

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Carefully remove end cover.

IMPORTANT: The sealing lip of the radial shaft seal is highly sensitive and must not be kinked. Do not touch the sealing lip with your fingers.

Fig 2: View Of Sealing Lip

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NOTE: Support sleeve (2) is included in scope of delivery.

If the radial shaft seal (1) is stored for longer than six months without the support sleeve (2), its operational reliability can no longer be guaranteed and it must not be reused.

The support sleeve (2) remains in the radial shaft seal and is used as a slip sleeve in the installation described later.

IMPORTANT: Special tool 11 2 390 must not be used.

When the radial shaft seal is installed, only the support sleeve included in the scope of delivery may be used as a slip sleeve.

Fig 3: View Of Special Tool 11 2 390

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NOTE: The radial shaft seal can only be replaced completely with the end cover.

The gasket is an integral part of the end cover and cannot be replaced individually.

Installation:

Check dowel sleeves (1) for damage and correct installation position.

Keep sealing faces clean and free of oil.

Coat contact points on joint along oil sump with Drei Bond 1209.

Fig 4: Locating Dowel Sleeves

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Installation:

Lightly oil running surface of crankshaft.

Fit end cover (1) with support sleeve (2) on crankshaft and push on carefully.

Fig 5: Fitting End Cover With Support Sleeve On Crankshaft

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Insert screws (1) and initially tighten without play.

Insert screws (2) and initially tighten without play.

Tighten down screws (1).

Tighten down screws (2).

Fig 6: Inserting Screws

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