Installing Sealing Ring

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Install sealing ring (open side facing the engine).
NOTE:
Incorrect handling of sealing rings and covers
- Leaks
- Risk of damage to components
→ Use clean tools without burrs.

→ Make sure not to leave any scores or scratches when cleaning.
NOTE:
Sealing ring not oiled correctly
- Damage to micro-sealing lip
- Leaks
→ Only coat the outer sealing face of the crankshaft sealing ring very lightly with new engine oil.

→ Never oil or grease the micro sealing lip.

→ Never touch the micro sealing lip.
1. 1.1. Secure the mounting plate 9517/1 for the fitting tool 9517 to the crankshaft flange and tighten hand-tight using the hexagon socket head bolts supplied → Base plate for fitting crankshaft sealing ring .
  
  Fig 1: Fitting Crankshaft Sealing Ring Base Plate
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2. 1.2. Carefully slide crankshaft sealing ring onto the base plate at the correct position.
3. 1.3. Secure the mounting bell of the fitting tool 9517 to the base plate. To do this, tighten the center hexagon-head bolt of the mounting bell by hand.
  
  Fig 2: Securing Mounting Bell To Base Plate
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
4. 1.4. Pull the crankshaft sealing ring onto the crankshaft flange by turning the tightening nut of the mounting bell in a clockwise direction until the mounting bell is completely aligned with the contact surface of the crankcase.
  
  Fig 3: Pulling Crankshaft Sealing Ring
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Loosen the tightening nut and the hexagon-head bolt of the fitting tool, then remove the tool. Screw off ground plate.