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Replacing crankshaft radial seal
(transmission side)

Note:

This repair instruction is valid for the following engines:

M40 / M42 / M43 / M43TU / M44

M50 / M52 / M52TU / M54 / M56

S52 / S54

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove gearbox

Drain off engine oil

Remove flywheel

Unfasten oil sump screws on transmission end.

Loosen oil pan.

Release screws in end cover at rear.

Carefully detach oil sump gasket from end cover, remove end
cover.

Note:

After removing end cover:

 check oil sump gasket for damage.

If necessary, remove oil sump and replace oil sump gasket.

RA  Replacing crankshaft radial seal (transmission side)

BMW AG - TIS

09.02.2013  16:18

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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