380SL (107.045) V8-3.8L (116.960) (1982)
Crankshaft Seal Retainer: Service and Repair
NOTE: The end cover closes the main oil gallery, so that special care must be used during installation. Ensure that the sealing surfaces of the end cover
and the crankcase are without score marks.
The threaded holes in the crankshaft flange are throughholes. With bolts removed and the engine inclined, engine oil will run out.
Removal
1
Remove transmission.
NOTE: The ring gear remains on the engine when removing the transmission.
2
Remove driven plates.