Seal For Flange/Driveshaft On Front Final Drive, Replacing (Final Drive Removed): Removing

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-- Remove the front final drive. Refer to FRONT FINAL DRIVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the O-ring -1- and the locking ring -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Seal -1- And Locking Ring -2-

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-- To install the screws -arrows- into the dust cap, first use a needle bearing drift to punch two holes in the dust cap.

Fig 2: Identifying Removal Of Dust Cap Using Puller T10055 And Adapter T10055/2

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-- Install the 4 mm diameter screws.

-- Remove dust cap using the Puller - Unit InjectorT10055.

-- Punch two holes in the shaft seal using a needle bearing drift.

-- Install the 4 mm diameter screws.

Fig 3: Identifying Installation Of 4mm Screws

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NOTE:

Do not damage sealing surface on the input shaft when doing so.

Be careful not to install the screw too deep otherwise the bearing underneath will get damaged.

-- Remove the shaft seal using the Puller - Unit InjectorT10055.