Vibration Damper Sealing Ring, Replacing: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Seal Installer T10354

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-- Clean the running and sealing surface.

-- Push the seal -arrow- on the : T10354 .

The closed side of the seal points to the : T10354 .

-- Push the seal -arrow- with the : T10354 on the : T10531/2 and place on the lower timing chain cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Seal Installer T10354 And Tensioning Pins T10531/2

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-- Additional attach the : T10375 and tighten the : T10531/4 .

Fig 3: Driving Seal In Using Seal Installer - Crankshaft T10354

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-- Drive the seal in all the way using the : T10354 .

NOTE:

Replace the vibration damper bolt.

Replace the O-ring.

Assemble in reverse order of disassembly. Note the following:

-- Install the vibration damper. Refer to VIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .