11 14 151 Replacing crankshaft radial seal

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 and MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Special Tools Required:

00 5 500
11 8 220
11 8 230
23 0 490

Remove transmission. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .

Remove flywheel. Refer to 11 22 500 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FLYWHEEL .

Remove radial shaft seal with special tool 23 0 490.

Fig 1: Removing Radial Shaft Seal With Special Tool 23 0 490

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Clean surfaces of cylinder block and crankshaft seal.

Installation:

Fit special tool 11 8 220 on crankshaft.

Push radial shaft seal onto special tool 11 8 220.

Fig 2: Fitting Special Tool 11 8 220 On Crankshaft

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Installation:

Install radial shaft seal with special tool 00 5 500 in conjunction with special tool 11 8 230 in cylinder block.

Fig 3: Installing Radial Shaft Seal

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Make sure radial shaft seal is flush with cylinder block.

Fig 4: View Of Radial Shaft Seal

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CAUTION: The sealing lip is highly sensitive and must not under any circumstances be torn or kinked. Do not touch the sealing lip with your fingers.