Input Shaft Seal

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Pulling Hook T20143/2
Assembly Tool T40198
Guide Sleeve T40198/1
Engine and Transmission Holder VAS 6095

Procedure

Secure the transmission to the VAS 6095. Refer to SECURING ON ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

-- Remove the flywheel. Refer to FLYWHEEL .

-- Remove the input shaft seal using T20143/2.

Fig 1: Using T20143/2 To Remove Input Shaft Seal

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-- Install the T40198/1 on the input shaft.

Fig 2: Identifying T40198/1 On Input Shaft, Installation

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-- Lightly coat the outer circumference of the new shaft seal with oil.

-- Fill the space between the sealing- and dust lip half way with sealing grease;

-- Install the shaft seal on the guide sleeve.

Installed position: Open side of shaft seal faces transmission.

-- Install the shaft seal with the T40198 all the way. Be careful not to bend it.

Fig 3: Using T40198 To Install Shaft Seal

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-- Install the flywheel. Refer to FLYWHEEL .