Standard 3760/3761
Replacing the crankshaft oil seal is a relatively simple process, but it is important to ensure that the replacement seal is installed correctly to prevent any future issues. To replace the crankshaft oil seal, the engine must be drained of oil, the crankshaft pulley must be removed, and the old seal must be carefully pried out of its housing. The new seal can then be installed using a seal driver tool to ensure that it is properly seated in the housing.Special seal types and their features
A wide range of sealing devices are used in various machines.
Sealing devices serve the following functions:
ERIKS type GV (type C according to DIN) is equivalent to type M, but is a heavy-duty version with a double metal casing. This can be a useful solution with larger diameters in more demanding applications. There is also a version of this type with a dust lip; the GVST (type CS according to DIN).
What are rotary shaft seals?
Auto Oil seal structure
The sealing element makes up the interior of the oil seal, and the materials commonly used are:
Please see the following for the types of sealing devices for bearings.
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