Sealing ring in drive pinion, replacing: Notes

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(Transmission installed)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Thrust Piece 3403

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Thrust piece 3403

Fig 2: Oil Leak Inspection Opening For Shaft Seal In Drive Pinion And Shaft Seal In Intermediate Flange

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NOTE:

An inspection opening is provided on the left side of the intermediate flange to check for oil leaks (arrow) for the sealing ring in drive pinion and the sealing ring in intermediate flange.
If oil escapes at this inspection opening, this sealing ring must be replaced.