11 14 141 Replacing shaft seal below timing chain cover

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see ENGINE- SPECIAL TOOLS - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Special Tools Required:

11 2 320
11 8 241
11 8 242
11 8 270
11 8 290

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove vibration damper. Refer to 11 23 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING VIBRATION DAMPER .

Insert special tool 11 8 270 in crankshaft.

Fig 1: View Of Special Tool 11 8 270 In Crankshaft

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Place special tool 11 8 290 on crankshaft and screw in until is firmly contacts shaft seal (1).

Pull out shaft seal (1) by tightening screw.

Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Seal

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Remove special tool 11 8 270.

Screw special tool 11 8 242 into crankshaft (see Fig 3).

Fig 3: View Of Special Tool 11 8 242 In Crankshaft

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Coat sealing lip of new shaft seal with oil.

Press in shaft seal with special tools 11 2 320 and 11 8 241.

Installation:

The shaft seal is correctly fitted when it is flush with the timing chain cover.

Fig 4: Installing Crankshaft Seal With Spindle

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Assemble engine.

Check engine for leaks.