11 14 141 Replacing radial seal in lower timing case cover

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Special tools required:

11 2 380
11 2 383
11 2 385
11 3 280

NOTE: This repair instruction is valid for the following engines:

M50/M52/M52TU/M54/M56
S52

Remove vibration damper. Refer to 11 23 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING VIBRATION DAMPER (M52TU / M54 / M56) .

NOTE: Version where vibration damper and hub are two parts:
Remove hub for vibration damper.

Fit special tool 11 2 383 to crankshaft.

Fig 1: Fitting Special Tool To Crankshaft

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Fit special tool 11 2 385 to crankshaft.

Fig 2: Aligning Groove Of Special Tool

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Align groove of special tool 11 2 385 to featherkey of crankshaft.

NOTE: Special tool 11 2 385 centers special tool 11 2 380.

Screw in special tool 11 2 380 until it has made firm contact with radial seal.

Fig 3: Removing Radial Seal

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Remove radial seal by tightening screw on special tool.

Installation:

Coat sealing lips of new radial sealing ring with oil.

Using special tool 11 3 280 and centering screw, install new radial seal flush with timing case cover.

Fig 4: Installing Radial Seal

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