PRE-RELEASE
Crankshaft seal
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| Replacing (in car) |
| 1. |
Relieve the pressure on the belt tensioner using a ratchet handle extension and insert a 6 mm drill into the hole.
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| 2. |
Raise the car, remove the front right wheel and remove the cover. Lift off the drive belt from the crankshaft belt pulley.
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Remove the protective plate and insert the flywheel locking attachment, part no. 83 94 868, against the flywheel gear ring.
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Remove the crankshaft pulley.
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| 5. |
Remove the old seal with a screwdriver.
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| 6. |
Fit the new seal with the fitting tool, part no. 83 94 876.
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| 7. |
Fit the crankshaft pulley.
Tightening torque: 175 Nm (129.5 lbf ft) |
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| 8. |
Fit the drive belt. Check the position of the belt on all the belt pulleys and fit the cover.
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| 9. |
Fit the wheel.
Tightening torque: 120 Nm (89 lbf ft) |
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| 10. |
Lower the car to the floor.
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| 11. |
Relieve the belt tensioner with a ratchet handle extension and remove the drill.
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| 12. |
Start the engine and run it at idling speed for a while. Switch off the engine and check that the belt is positioned correctly.
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