Crankshaft seal (ribbed belt side), replacing: Installing

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Phased in introduction of PTFE sealing rings (Distinguishing feature: without inner ring spring, sealing lip designed wider). The sealing lip of this sealing ring may not be oiled or greased. An oil seal of the old version (with inner ring spring) can be replaced by a PTFE seal - but not the other way around.

Installing PTFE-version seal.

Lightly oil sealing lip of seal.

Fig 1: Identifying Guide Sleeve 2080 A Mount On Crankshaft Journal

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Install sleeve 2080 A onto crankshaft journal.
Push seal over guide sleeve.

Fig 2: Pressing Seal With Center Bolt Into Sealing Flange Using Seal Installer 3265

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Using seal installer 3265 , press seal with center bolt - 1 - approx. 2-3 mm deep into sealing flange.
Toothed belt, installing, tensioning. Refer to Toothed belt, removing, installing and tensioning .