11 14 151 Replacing crankshaft radial seal (M62/S62)
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(transmission side)
- Remove gearbox. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Drain off engine oil
- Remove flywheel. See 11 22 500 Removing and installing/replacing flywheel (M62 / S62)
Unfasten screws.
Unfasten screw on rear end cover.
Carefully unfasten oil sump gasket from end cover and remove end cover.
NOTE:
The end cover is in the set with the radial sealing ring.
If necessary, lift out the radial seal and drive in new sealing ring using special tool 11 1 230 in conjunction with special tool 00 5 500.
If necessary, lift out the radial seal and drive in new sealing ring using special tool 11 1 230 in conjunction with special tool 00 5 500.
Check for correct fit of hollow bushes.
Replace seal.
Coat contact points on joint along oil sump with Drei Bond 1209.
Fit special tool 11 2 390 on crankshaft.
Coat sealing lip of radial sealing ring with oil.
Slide on end cover.
Carefully remove special tool 11 2 390.
Replace the sealing washers under the screws (1).
Insert all screws and tighten down end cover.