Left Seal, Replacing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Always clean the transmission housing in the area where the differential is accessed -arrow A- and the shaft seal seat -arrow B-.

-- Lightly coat the new seal on the outside with oil and install it using the :T40164 .

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The open side of the seal faces the :T40164 .

-- Install the shaft seal all the way. Be careful not to bend it.

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

-- Install the differential -arrow-.

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-- Replace the O-ring -A- on the front final drive cover and coat it with transmission fluid.

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-- Insert the final drive cover and tighten the bolts -arrows-. Tightening specification. Refer to .

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-- Install the left flange shaft. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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