[jonbobshinigin]

I need to replace my crankshaft seal and I need some info...I have a 30 year Benz Mechanic who can stop by and help out if I get into a pinch and another vehicle so I don't have to rush:

What special tools do I need?

Any special process or things to look out for?

Which seal? There are two front seals shown here.
1987 Mercedes 300TD Crankshaft Seal - Engine Mechanical - Elring, Goetze, Victor Reinz, Front, Rear - PartsGeek


Ive been prolonging this for a while but now my radiator went out because I hit a large bump so I am addressing several things at once. Radiator, Tensioner pulley, tensioner shock, thermostat, and fixing the bolt that broke off on the water pump when I changed it a couple months ago.

 

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I have parts on the way, and my radiator is out. Cleaned engine area and now needing to access the crankshaft seal...anyone have some input for me?

 

[jonbobshinigin]

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Still need some direction here...I hear that I have to have a 27mm socket and a cheater bar on the ratchet to get enough torque. I am doing this on the ground, do I need to get it raised up on jacks a bit? What do I hold the hub with? (is "hub" what it is called?)