S 500 Sedan (140.051) V8-5.0L (119.980) (1996)
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5. Coat the sealing surface of the end cover evenly with sealant 002 989 45 20.
When doing this, ensure that no sealant gets into the oil gallery (arrow).
6. Coat radial seal between dust and sealing lip with engine oil.
CAUTION: Do NOT use grease to lubricate the radial seal. Grease prevents the angled webs on the sealing lip from transporting back the engine oil.
7. Coat underside of end cover with sealant 002 989 00 20 10.
8. Push end cover (14) together with radial seal (15) over the inner part of the bolted-on insertion tool, special tool 117 589 00 43 00, and bolt on.
Do not damage oil pan gasket. If necessary, replace oil pan gasket.
Tighten bolts (13) first, to 9 Nm. Then tighten bolts (11) to 9 Nm.
NOTE: Pay attention to different length of bolts (13).
9. Check for leaks at rear of engine when running. See: Testing and Inspection
