Input Shaft Seal

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Pulling Hook T20143/1
Thrust Piece for Final Drive at Gearbox T40166
Sealing Grease G 052 128 A1

Transmission removed, refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the clutch module. Refer to CLUTCH MODULE .

-- Pry out the input shaft seal.

Fig 1: Removing Input Shaft Seal

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-- Lightly oil outer circumference of new shaft seal for the input shaft.

Fig 2: Lightly Oil Outer Circumference Of New Shaft Seal For Input Shaft

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-- Fill area between sealing lip and dust lip halfway with sealing grease G 052 128 A1.

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

-- Install the clutch module CLUTCH MODULE .