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OM606.961 front crankshaft seal replacement - Rallyus - 08-19-2014
Hello all,
The front crankshaft seal in my OM606 is leaking.
I understand that on the OM606 the harmonic balancer, puller and hub are al the same piece.
Any tips in replacing this?
How do I stop the engine from moving?
Is the bolt a reverse thread? (I think it is, but just to be sure)
Any input is most welcome!
RE: OM606.961 front crankshaft seal replacement - Hario' - 08-19-2014
One big bolt with normal thread rotation, we used a windy gun so didn't have to hold the engine, try with it in first gear maybe?
I think you can lever the seal out and replace it fairly easy, google will know I'm sure!
RE: OM606.961 front crankshaft seal replacement - Rallyus - 08-19-2014
(08-19-2014, 07:27 AM)Hario One big bolt with normal thread rotation, we used a windy gun so didn't have to hold the engine, try with it in first gear maybe?
I think you can lever the seal out and replace it fairly easy, google will know I'm sure!
Firts gear is no good. It's a W140 with auto gearbox...
RE: OM606.961 front crankshaft seal replacement - Duncansport - 08-19-2014
Large screw driver or pry-bar on the torque converter drain plug works fine if you don't feel like pulling the starter
RE: OM606.961 front crankshaft seal replacement - Rallyus - 08-19-2014
(08-19-2014, 08:19 AM)Duncansport Large screw driver or pry-bar on the torque converter drain plug works fine if you don't feel like pulling the starter
Excuse me being a little bit thick but.... that means a 2 person job, right?
RE: OM606.961 front crankshaft seal replacement - Hario' - 08-21-2014
Put the gearbox in park to lock it?
I'm no auto expert so check if that's safe/possible before taking my shoddy advice man!
RE: OM606.961 front crankshaft seal replacement - AlanMcR - 08-21-2014
(08-21-2014, 12:45 PM)Hario Put the gearbox in park to lock it?That only locks the transmission output shaft, not the input shaft. It has to be that way, therwise you couldn't start the engine in park.
I'm no auto expert so check if that's safe/possible before taking my shoddy advice man!
RE: OM606.961 front crankshaft seal replacement - Simpler=Better - 08-22-2014
Ratchet strap a 2x4 to the crank pulley so that it rests against something and you can get the bolt off by hand