Input Shaft Seal, Replacing
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal T20143/1
- Seal Installer - Shaft Seal T40166
- Sealing Grease G 052 128 A1
- Transmission removed. Refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the clutch module. Refer to CLUTCH MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the clutch release lever, release bearing and guide sleeve. Refer to CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM, SERVICING .
-- Pry out the input shaft seal.
-- Lightly oil outer circumference of new shaft seal for the input shaft.
-- Fill the space between the sealing and dust lip halfway with Sealing Grease G 052 128 A1.
-- Install the shaft seal all the way. Be careful not to bend it.
-- Install the guide sleeve, clutch release lever and release bearing. Refer to CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM, SERVICING .
-- Install the clutch module. Refer to CLUTCH MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .