911 Carrera (997) F6-3.6L (2006)
Manual transmission:
1.
Remove manual transmission --> Workshop Manual '343519 Removing and installing transmission - chapter on "removing".
2.
Remove clutch --> Workshop Manual '305019 Removing and installing clutch - chapter on "removing"
3.
Remove double-mass flywheel --> Workshop Manual '136019 Removing and installing double-mass flywheel- chapter on "removing".
Tiptronic transmission
4.
Remove engine --> Workshop Manual '100119 Removing and installing engine - chapter on "removing".
5.
Remove Tiptronic transmission --> Workshop Manual '373527 Removing and refitting automatic transmission - chapter on "removing".
6.
Remove drive plate for converter --> Workshop Manual '136319 Removing and installing drive plate for converter- chapter on "removing".
Removing crankshaft sealing ring on flywheel side
Note
Perform a visual inspection of the crankshaft flange and crankshaft bore for damage.
ATTENTION
Ingress of dirt
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Risk of engine damage.
--> When working on the engine, absolute cleanliness is essential.
7.
Carefully remove small edges or burrs on the chamfer of the crankshaft flange with an oilstone. Then, carefully remove the metal filings and any
dirt remaining on the crankshaft journal and crankcase bore (using a clean, lint-free cloth that has been soaked in solvent naphtha or acetone).
ATTENTION
The crankshaft flange can be damaged if not cleaned correctly.
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Leaks
--> Never use an abrasive or polishing cloth or brushes with metal bristles.
--> Follow cleaning instructions.
8.
If there are corroded spots on the crankshaft flange. clean them off using a metal-polishing pad (e.g. Never Dull, available in car and motorcycle
accessory stores). Then, carefully rub off the flange (using a clean, lint-free cloth that has been soaked in solvent naphtha or acetone).
9.
Punch the installed sealing ring at a depression (round window in the ring) with a drift punch (1 mm tip) NR.167.
10.
Drill crankshaft sealing ring at the punched position with a greased drill bit (diameter 3 mm) and carefully remove the swarf (e.g. with compressed
air).
11.
Screw extractor tip of the tool puller, model G for sealing rings NR.168-1 into the bore on the sealing ring and pull out the sealing ring.
12.
Alternatively, screw a sheetmetal screw with washer approx. 5 mm into the bore.