Right Flange Shaft Seal

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Thrust Piece T40163
Pry lever

Procedure

Fig 1: Prying Out Flange Shaft Sealing Ring

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-- Remove the right flange shaft. Refer to RIGHT FLANGE SHAFT .

-- Pry out the flange shaft sealing ring -arrow-.

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

-- Install the shaft seal for the right flange shaft all the way in using the T40163. Be careful not to bend it while installing.

Fig 2: Installing Shaft Seal

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

-- Install the right flange shaft. Refer to RIGHT FLANGE SHAFT .