Crankshaft Oil Seal, Front; Crankshaft Oil Seal, Front, Replacing (M52 Engine - BMW 5251 Service Manual

Camshaft Timing Chain
4
Crankshaft hub loclting tool. M54 engine
(Tool No. BMW 11 8 190 11 1 8 200)
4
VANOS test lead, M52 6-cylinder
(Tool No. BMW 12 6 410)
Crankshaft oil seal, front,
replacing (M52 engine)
The crankshaft front seal is located in the lower timing cover,
behind the vibration damper.
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Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
CAUTIOIG
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Disconnecting the battery may erase fault code(s) stored in
control module memory Check for fault codes using spe-
cial BMW diagnostic equipment.
Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery dis-
connection cautions given in 001 General Cautions
and Warninqs.
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Remove splash guard from beneath engine.
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Remove engine cooling fan assembly. See 170 Radiator
and Cooling System.
NOTE-
Cooling ian nut (32 mm wrench) has left-hand threads.
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Remove drive belts. See 020 Maintenance.
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