Sealing Flange, Removing And Installing, Transmission Side: Installing

-- Remove the sealant residue on the cylinder block -1- using a flat-blade scraper or a rotating plastic brush.

-- Clean any oil or grease off the sealing surfaces.

• Check the sealing lip of the sealing flange, it must not be kinked or damaged.
  Fig 2: Sealing Lip Must Be Pointed To The Engine

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• The sealing lip must be pointed to the engine after installing. If the sealing lip >>folds<< outward when installing, leaks will result.

-- Inspect the : T10122/6A  -B- ; it must not have any sharp edges or be dirty.

-- Attach the : T10122/1  -A- to the : T10122/6A  -B-.

-- Slide the sealing flange -C- on the : T10122/1  -A-, with the outer side on it.

-- Remove the : T10122/1  -A-.

• Be sure to check the expiration date of the sealant.
  Fig 4: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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

TIP:

In the illustration the : T10122/6A  is not shown.

• Sealant bead thickness: 2 to 3 mm.
• Install the sealing flange within five minutes of applying the sealant.

-- Insert the : T10122/6A  -A- with the sealing flange -B- on the crankshaft journal.

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TIP:

It is not necessary to tighten the bolts -arrows-

-- Bring the sealing flange -B- carefully over the guide piece -A- into the installation position. Pay attention to the left and right side of the centering collar.

-- Remove the : T10122/6A  -A-.

-- Tighten the sealing flange.

• Perform a visual inspection after installation, check if the sealing lip is upside down or damaged in another way.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Install the drive plate. Refer to DRIVE PLATE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Check the oil level. Refer to ENGINE OIL .