Right Seal, Replacing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Seal Installer - Flange Shaft: T10049
Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal: T20143
Grease. Refer to the Parts Information.

Procedure

Transmission installed

NOTE:

Observe general notes. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .

Follow the rules for clean working conditions. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

General repair instructions. Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .

-- Remove the right flange shaft. Refer to RIGHT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE .

-- Remove the right seal with the : T20143 .

-- Coat outer circumference and sealing lips of new seal with transmission fluid.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Seal

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-- Fill the space between the sealing- and dust lip -arrow- half way with sealing grease; sealing grease. Refer to the Parts Information.

-- Install the seal all the way in using the : T10049 . Be careful not to tilt it.

Fig 2: Driving In New Sealing Ring To Stop Using Thrust Piece T10049

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-- Install the right flange shaft. Refer to RIGHT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE .

-- Check the gear oil level. Refer to GEAR OIL, CHECKING LEVEL .