REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Crankshaft front oil seal removal steps · Crankshaft pulley (Refer to ) >>C<< 1. Crankshaft front oil seal Crankshaft rear oil seal removal steps · Transmission assembly (Refer to GROUP 23C - Transmission Assembly) <<A>> >>B<< 2. Drive plate bolt >>B<< 3. Drive plate adapter plate >>B<< 4. Drive plate >>B<< 5. Drive plate adapter plate >>A<< 6. Crankshaft rear oil seal

Fix the flywheel assembly using special tool flywheel stopper (MD998781), and loosen the drive plate bolts.

2.Use the following special tools, press-fit a new crankshaft rear oil seal into the oil seal case. Oil seal installer (MB991818) Installer bar (MB990938) 3.Apply a small amount of engine oil to the entire inner diameter of the crankshaft rear oil seal lip.

3.Fix the drive plate using special tool flywheel stopper (MD998781) in the same manner as removal.

4.Apply the engine oil to the installation face of the drive plate mounting bolts for the drive plate. 5.Apply a small amount of engine oil to the bearing surface and thread of the drive plate bolts, and then apply the sealant to the thread as shown in the figure. Specified sealant: ThreeBond 1324 or equivalent note Install the drive plate bolts immediately after applying sealant.

6.Tighten the drive plate bolts to the specified torque in the order shown in the illustration. Tightening torque: 40 N·m 7.Tighten the drive plate bolts to the specified torque again in the order shown in the illustration. Tightening torque: 130 N·m

2. caution When installing the crankshaft front oil seal, be careful to avoid damage to the crankshaft front oil seal. Use the following special tools, press-fit a new crankshaft front oil seal into the timing chain case. Oil seal installer (MB992290) Handle (MB992075)