Transmission Output Shaft With Splines, Vehicles Without Vibration Damper

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Pulling Hook T20143/1
Oil Seal Installing Tool T40238
Gearbox Support T40173
Engine and Transmission Holder VAS 6095

Procedure

NOTE:

REPAIR INFORMATION .

CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

Transmission Installed

It is possible to replace the transmission output shaft seal with the transmission installed.

NOTE:

Check the vehicle data label or the designation on the rear final drive itself to determine which one is installed in the vehicle. Then select the correct rear final drive repair information.

-- Remove the driveshaft (attached). Refer to the appropriate service information .

Transmission Removed

Fig 1: Securing Transmission With A Tensioning Strap

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-- Secure the transmission to the T40173 using a tension strap -1-.

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

Continuation for a Removed or Installed Transmission

Fig 2: Identifying Dust Ring

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-- Pry off the dust ring -1-.

NOTE:

The dust ring cannot be removed without destroying it.

-- Shaft seal, transmission output shaft with splines, removing. Refer to TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT WITH SPLINES, VEHICLES WITH VIBRATION DAMPER

Fig 3: Mounting T40238/1 -1- On Transmission Output Shaft With Splines

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-- Clean the running and sealing surface.

-- Coat outer edge of seal with gear oil.

-- Mount the T40238/1 -1- on the transmission output shaft with splines.

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Seal, Installation

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

-- Install the shaft seal -2-.

Installed position: The open side of the seal faces the transmission housing.

-- Install the shaft seal all the way around evenly using T40238. Do not bend the seal.

Fig 5: Coating Seal On Outer Circumference Lightly With Oil And Then Install It All Way In Using T40238

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-- Install a new dust ring -1-.

Fig 6: Identifying Dust Ring

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-- Install the transmission, refer to Removal and Installation

Continuation for an Installed Transmission

NOTE:

Check the vehicle data label or the designation on the rear final drive itself to determine which one is installed in the vehicle. Then select the correct rear final drive repair information.

-- Install the driveshaft (attached), refer to the appropriate service information .

-- Fill the Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Refer to General Information .