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. 
 
 |