Front Crankshaft Gasket

Front crankshaft gasket.
To remove
1. Raise the car, remove the right front wheel.
2. Remove the right wing liner.





3. Mark the belt direction of rotation. Relieve the belt tensioner using 83 96 095 Belt circuit relieving tool B207 and remove the poly-V-belt.





4. Remove the crankshaft pulley using 83 95 360 Holding tool, crankshaft pulley (shaft only) and 83 96 210 Holding tool, crankshaft pulley, B207. Fold up the plate and carefully hold the engine down slightly with a bracket to gain access to the bolt.





5. Remove the gasket using a 87 91 360 Extractor





To fit
1. Clean the sealing surfaces.





2. Position the 83 96 202 Fitting tools, front crankshaft seal B207 protective collar on the crankshaft. Lubricate the new sealing ring with non-acidic Vaseline and position it on the fitting tool.
3. Position the fitting tool on the crankshaft. Screw in the sealing ring using the crankshaft pulley bolt so that it is flush with the timing cover. Remove the tool.
4. Fit the crankshaft pulley with a new bolt. Use 83 95 360 Holding tool, crankshaft pulley (shaft only) and 83 96 210 Holding tool, crankshaft pulley, B207. Hold the engine down slightly with a bracket to gain access to the bolt. Bend the plate back and spray 30 15 948 Cavity fluid to prevent rust damage.
Tightening torque 100 Nm + 75° (74 ft. lbs. + 75°)





5. Relieve the belt tensioner using 83 96 095 Belt circuit relieving tool B207 and refit the poly-V-belt in the direction of rotation marked. Check the belt position on all pulleys.
6. Fit the wing liner.





7. Fit the wheels.
Tightening torque 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.)
8. Lower the car, check the engine oil level and top up if necessary.