Crankshaft Seal, Replacing, Transmission Side: Procedure

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Fig 1: Prying Out Crankshaft Seal Ring Using Extractor Lever T20143/2

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The transmission is removed.

-- Remove the drive plate. Refer to DRIVE PLATE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Pry out the shaft seal using Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal:T20143/2 .

-- Clean the running and sealing surface.

-- Place the Seal Installer - Assembly Device:T10122/1 on the Seal Installer - Pull Sleeve:T10122/2 and slide the shaft seal -A- onto the pull sleeve.

Fig 2: Identifying Seal, Sleeve T10122/1 And Assembly Tool T10122/2

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-- Remove the assembly aid.

-- Position the Seal Installer - Pull Sleeve:T10122/2 with shaft seal -1- on the crankshaft.

Fig 3: Identifying Pull Sleeve T10122/2 With Sealing Ring On Crankshaft

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-- Press shaft seal in evenly all around with Seal Installer - Thrust Piece:T10122/3 until flush.

Fig 4: Pressing Crankshaft Seal Ring Onto Crankshaft Till Fully Seated

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-- Install the drive plate. Refer to DRIVE PLATE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .