Replace the crankshaft seal

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: 00 02 001 RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT (COUNTRYMAN 2017-2023, EXCEPT PHEV) .

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.

CAUTION: Materials harmful to health.
Contact with fluids harmful to health!

Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.

CAUTION: Component with heavy weight.
Injury hazard!

Note component's center of gravity.
Support component using a jack.
Secure component against falling off the jack.

Preliminary work

Refer to CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR WATERTIGHTNESS .
Refer to REMOVING REAR HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE .
Refer to REMOVING THE UPPER BULKHEAD COVER PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE PORT .
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FROM THE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to CONNECTING COOLANT LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN .
Refer to INSTALLING CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
Refer to REMOVING THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE BRIDGE .
Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to DETACHING STEERING SHAFT AT BOTTOM FROM STEERING GEAR .
Refer to MOUNTING THE COOLANT RADIATOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to DETACHING THE CABLE FOR THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT AND RIGHT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
Refer to DETACHING RUBBER MOUNT FROM FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to DISCONNECTING PLUG CONNECTIONS FROM STEERING GEAR .
Refer to RELEASING THE MOUNTED PARTS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to COMPLETELY RELEASE AND REMOVE THE FRONT AXLE .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL AT FRONT AND REAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE CROSS-MEMBER ON THE REAR AXLE .
Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to REMOVING PROP SHAFT .
Refer to REMOVING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH SUPPORT TUBE .
Refer to REMOVING HOLDER WITH RUBBER MOUNT .
Refer to REMOVING TRANSFER BOX (VTG) .
Refer to REMOVING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (ASIN) GA8G45) .
Refer to REMOVING FLYWHEEL (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) .

Removing the rear crankshaft seal

Drill a hole (arrow) in the crankshaft sealing ring.

NOTE: Use the drill (1) with a maximum diameter of 2.5 mm.

Remove the shavings immediately with the vacuum cleaner. Do not remove shavings with compressed air!

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Screw in special tool 0 491 454 (23 0 490) in the arrow direction.
Drive out the crankshaft sealing ring in the arrow direction using an impact weight.

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Replace crankshaft seal.
Parts: Crankshaft seal

Installing the rear crankshaft seal

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Radial shaft seal damage.
Taping the sealing lip (inner) and applying oil to the radial shaft seal will lead to its destruction.

Do not tap the sealing lip (inner) of the radial shaft seal.
Do not apply oil to the radial shaft seal.
Install the radial shaft seal dry.

Replace the crankshaft sealing ring (1) .
Parts: Crankshaft seal
Preassemble special tool 0 496 137 (11 8 815) on crankshaft.
Carefully slip the crankshaft sealing ring (1) off in the arrow direction with a rotational movement using special tool 0 496 137 (11 8 815) until the crankshaft sealing ring (1) is on and parallel to the timing case cover.

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Secure special tool 0 494 029 (11 9 182) to the crankshaft using special tool 0 494 031 (11 9 184).

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Connect special tool 2 360 215to special tool 0 493 881 (11 9 180)in the arrow direction.

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Pull in the crankshaft sealing ring using special tools 0 494 028 (11 9 181) and 2 360 215 in combination with special tool 0 494 030 (11 9 183).

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Tighten the crankshaft seal ring using the tool (1) till reaching the stop.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING FLYWHEEL (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) .
Refer to INSTALLING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AISIN GA8G45) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TRANSFER BOX (VTG) .
Refer to INSTALLING HOLDER WITH RUBBER MOUNT .
Refer to INSTALLING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH SUPPORT TUBE .
Refer to INSTALLING PROP SHAFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CROSS-MEMBER ON THE REAR AXLE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT ON THE TUNNEL AT FRONT AND REAR .
Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to INSTALLING AND SECURING COMPLETE FRONT AXLE .
Refer to SECURING MOUNTED PARTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to CONNECTING CONNECTOR ON STEERING GEAR .
Refer to FASTENING THE RUBBER MOUNT ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK .
Refer to FASTENING THE CABLE FOR THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
Refer to INSTALLING WHEEL ARCH COVER AT FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS
Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE MOUNTING FOR THE COOLANT RADIATOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to SECURING THE STEERING SHAFT AT THE BOTTOM ON THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to REMOVING ENGINE BRIDGE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
Refer to CONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE PORT .
Refer to FILLING THE COOLANT CIRCUIT WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to VENTING THE COOLING CIRCUIT .
Refer to CHECKING TRANSFER BOX OIL LEVEL .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UPPER BULKHEAD COVER PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL AT THE REAR .