Transmission Side Sealing Flange, Removing And Installing, Version B (Oil 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 of 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.

-- Clean the crankshaft journal. Only when there is rust on the crankshaft journal coat thinly with engine oil.

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

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-- Apply silicone grease as shown to the clean sealing surface of the sealing flange.

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NOTE:

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

The sealant bead may not be thicker than specified, otherwise excess sealant could enter the oil pan and clog the oil intake pipe screen.

Check the sealing lip of the sealing flange, it must not be kinked or damaged.

The sealing lip must be pointed to the engine after installing. If the sealing lip >>folds<< outward when installing, leaks will result.

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-- Check the :T10122/6 -B- ; it must not be tilted or contaminated.

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-- Mount the :T10122/1 -A- on the :T10122/6 -B-.

-- Slide the sealing flange -C- with the outer side first on the :T10122/6 -B-.

-- Remove the :T10122/1 -A-.

-- Insert the :T10122/6 -A- with the sealing flange -B- on the crankshaft journal.

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-- Tightening the bolts -arrows- is not necessary.

-- Slide the Sealing Flange -B- over the :T10122/6 -A- on the crankshaft journal.

-- Remove the :T10122/6 -A-.

-- Tighten the new bolts evenly in the sequence shown:

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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.