Transmission Side Sealing Flange, Removing And Installing, Version A (Air Side Sealing Lip): Installing

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NOTE:

Be sure to check the expiration date of the silicone sealant.

The sealing flange must be installed within five minutes after applying the silicone sealant.

To prevent contamination of the lubricating system with sealant residue, place a clean cloth over the open part of the oil pan.

CAUTION:

Risk of injuring the eyes from sealant residue.

-- Remove the sealant residue on the cylinder block with for example a rotating plastic brush.

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-- Clean the sealing surfaces. They must be free of oil and grease.

-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: approximately 2 mm).

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-- Apply the silicone sealant on the clean sealing surface of the cover as shown.

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-- Clean the crankshaft journal carefully.

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-- Position the :T20097 on the crankshaft journal -A-.

-- Check the Guide Sleeve; it may be widened or sharp-edged.

-- Slide the sealing flange onto the crankshaft pins with the :T20097 .

-- Remove the :T20097 .

-- Tighten the new bolts in the shown sequence -1 to 6- in steps:

Fig 1: Crankshaft Sealing Flange Tightening Sequence

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Step	Bolts	Tightening Specification/Additional Turn
1.	-1 through 6-	Install by hand all the way
2.	-1 through 6-	9 Nm

NOTE:

Only six bolts are installed, two bolt openings remain open.

After installing the sealing flange, the sealant must dry for approximately 30 minutes. Only afterward may the engine oil be replenished.

Further assembly is performed in the reverse order of the removal.