11 14 151 Replacing crankshaft radial seal (N12)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove transmission  . See 2400031 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSMISSION (AISIN) or 2300026 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSMISSION (GS6-55BG) .
• Remove FLYWHEEL .

Brake off PTFE ring (2) with a drift (1).

Fig 1: Identifying PTFE Ring With Drift

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Secure special tool 11 9 611 with supplied screws (1) to crankshaft.

Fig 2: Securing Special Tool (11 9 611) With Screws

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Position PTFE ring (1) with supporting ring (2) on special tool 11 9 611.

Push PTFE ring (1) in direction of arrow over supporting ring (2) onto crankshaft.

Fig 3: Pushing PTFE Ring Over Supporting Ring

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Attach special tool 11 9 612.

Draw in PTFE ring with special tool 11 9 613.

Fig 4: Installing PTFE Ring Using Special Tool (11 9 613)

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Screw in special tool 11 9 612 up to engine block.

Fig 5: Installing Special Tool (11 9 612)

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Assemble engine.