Replacing the crankshaft seal (in situ)
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Replacing the crankshaft seal (in situ)
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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.
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2.
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Raise the car, take off the right-hand front wheel and remove the cover.
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3.
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Remove the protective plate and fit flywheel locking segment 83 94 868 on the flywheel ring gear.
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4.
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Remove the crankshaft pulley.
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5.
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Use a screwdriver to break off the old seal.
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6.
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Fit a new seal, using assembly tool 83 94 876.
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7.
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Fit the crankshaft pulley.
Tightening torque 175 Nm (129.5 lbf ft).
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8.
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Fit the drive belt. Check the position of the belt on all pulleys and fit the cover.
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9.
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Fit the road wheel.
Tightening torque 110 Nm (81 lbf ft).
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10.
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Lower the car to the floor.
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11.
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Relieve the belt tensioner of strain, using a ratchet handle extension, and remove the drill.
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12.
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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.
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