Flange/Driveshaft Seal On Rear Final Drive, Replacing (Final Drive Removed), Final Drive 0BN: Removing

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-- Remove the rear final drive. Refer to REAR FINAL DRIVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Lay the final drive on a workbench.

-- Remove the O-ring -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.

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 .