Sealing Flange, Transmission Side

Sealing Flange, Transmission Side

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Guide Sleeve (T20097)

• Sealant

Removing

• Transmission removed.

- Remove dual mass flywheel. Refer to => [ Dual Mass Flywheel ] Service and Repair.

- Unhook the intermediate plate at sealing flange and at the alignment sleeves - arrows -.






- Remove the bolts - 1 through 8 -






• There may be 6 bolts installed, depending on the version.

- Remove the transmission side sealing flange.

Installing

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Transmission-Side Sealing Flange and Dual-Mass Flywheel Overview ] Transmission-Side Sealing Flange and Dual-Mass Flywheel Overview.

• Silicon sealant

• Note the expiration date of the silicone sealant.

• The sealing flange must be installed within 5 minutes after the silicone sealant has been applied.

- Remove any sealant residue on the cylinder block using a flat blade scraper.

- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: approximately 2 mm).






- Apply the silicone sealant on the clean sealing surface of the new cover as illustrated.






• Thickness of sealant bead: 2 to 3 mm.

• The sealing flange must be installed within 5 minutes after the silicone sealant has been applied.

• The sealant bead may not be thicker than specified, otherwise excess sealant could enter the oil pan and clog the oil intake tube.

- Position the (T20097) on the crankshaft pins.






- Slide the sealing flange on the crankshaft flange using the (T20097) and tighten the bolts right away, tightening sequence:

• Cover with 8 bolts, refer to => [ Transmission Side Sealing Flange - Tightening Sequence, with 8 Bolts ] Transmission-Side Sealing Flange and Dual-Mass Flywheel Overview

• Cover with 6 bolts, refer to => [ Transmission Side Sealing Flange - Tightening Sequence, with 6 Bolts ] Transmission-Side Sealing Flange and Dual-Mass Flywheel Overview

• After installing sealing flange, the sealant must dry for approximately 30 minutes. Only after then may the engine oil be replenished.

Assemble in reverse order of disassembly.