Left Seal, Replacing, 0BC: Removing

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-- General Repair Instructions. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .

-- Remove the rear final drive. Refer to FINAL DRIVE .

Remove Right Flange Shaft

Fig 1: Removing Right Flange Shaft

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-- Attach the Puller T10037 to the housing -arrow- and remove the flange shaft.

Left Flange Shaft, Removing

Fig 2: Removing Left Flange Shaft

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-- Attach the Puller T10037 to the housing -arrow- and remove the flange shaft.

-- Use a suitable tool to pry out the seal.

Fig 3: Prying Out Sealing Ring With Suitable Lever

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