Left Seal, Replacing
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Seal Installer - Flange Shaft :3305
- Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal :T20143
- Sealing Grease. Refer to the Parts information.
- The transmission is installed.
- Pay attention to the general information. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
- Follow the general repair information. Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .
-- Remove the left flange shaft. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the seal using the :T20143/1 or :T20143/2 .
-- Coat the outer circumference and sealing lips on the new seal with transmission fluid.
-- Fill the space between the sealing/dust lip -arrow- halfway with sealing grease. Refer to the Parts information for the correct sealing grease.
-- Drive the seal all the way in using the :3305 . Do not tilt the seal while doing so.
-- Install the left flange shaft. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .