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Replacing the crankshaft seal (in situ)

Replacing the crankshaft seal (in situ)



1. Relieve the belt tensioner of strain, using a ratchet handle extension, and insert a 6 mm drill in the hole as shown. Exercise the utmost care to ensure that the belt tensioner does not break at its end position.

2. Raise the car, take off the right-hand front wheel and remove the cover.

3. Remove the protective plate and fit flywheel locking segment 83 94 868 on the flywheel ring gear.


4. Remove the crankshaft pulley.


5. Use a screwdriver to break off the old seal.

6. Fit a new seal, using assembly tool 83 94 876.


7. Fit the crankshaft pulley.

Tightening torque 175 Nm (129.5 lbf ft).

8. Fit the drive belt. Check the position of the belt on all pulleys and fit the cover.

9. Fit the road wheel.

Tightening torque 110 Nm (81 lbf ft).

10. Lower the car to the floor.

11. Relieve the belt tensioner of strain, using a ratchet handle extension, and remove the drill.


12. Start the engine and run it at idling speed for a short while. Then switch it off and check that the drive belt is correctly positioned.