Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

(operating side)
Removing transmission, refer to Transmission and Drivetrain
Draining engine oil, refer to Engine Lubrication, Service and Repair.
Removing flywheel, refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.





Unfasten oil pan screws on transmission end.
Loosen oil pan.





Unfasten screw on rear end cover.
Carefully unfasten oil pan gasket from end cover and remove end cover.





Note: The end cover is supplied in the kit along with the radial sealing ring.

If necessary, lift out the radial sealing ring and drive in new sealing ring using Special Tool 11 1 260 in conjunction with Special Tool 00 5 500.





Check for correct fit of hollow bushes.
Replace seal.
Apply Drei Bond 1209 (or equivalent) sealing compound thinly and evenly to the contact edge of the separating face for the oil sump.





Fit Special Tool 11 2 213 to crankshaft.
Coat sealing lip of radial sealing ring with oil.
Slide on end cover and tighten down.
Carefully pull off Special Tool 11 2 213.





Note: The threads of the screws (1) are coated with sealing compound; use new screws.

Tighten down end cover.