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. Refer to TRANSMISSION - REMOVING AND INSTALLING [0B4] , TRANSMISSION, ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE [0B2 AWD] .

-- 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 Assembly Device:T10122/1 On The 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 Device.

-- Position the 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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-- Install The Shaft Seal In Evenly All Around With 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 .