Right Seal, Replacing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Seal Installer - Flange Shaft T40163
Pry lever

Procedure

Fig 1: Prying Out Flange Shaft Sealing Ring

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-- Remove the right flange shaft. Refer to RIGHT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Pry out the flange shaft sealing ring -arrow-.

-- Lightly coat the outer circumference of the new shaft seal with oil.

-- Drive in the right flange shaft seal using the Seal Installer - Flange Shaft T40163 until stop without tilting.

Fig 2: Installing Shaft Seal

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-- Fill the space between the sealing and dust lip halfway with Sealing Grease G 052 128 A1.

-- Install the right flange shaft. Refer to RIGHT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .