Flange/Driveshaft Seal On Front Final Drive, Replacing: Removing

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-- Remove the front final drive. Refer to FRONT FINAL DRIVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the seal -1- and the circlip -2-.

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-- Punch two holes into the cover using a Drift and then install the screws -arrows-.

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-- Install the 4 mm diameter screws.

-- Remove the dust cap using the Puller - Unit Injector:T10055 .

-- Punch two holes into the seal using a Drift.

-- Install the 4 mm diameter screws.

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NOTE:

Be careful not to install the screw too deep otherwise the bearing underneath will get damaged.

-- Remove the seal using the Puller - Unit Injector:T10055 .