Transmission Output Shaft, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Fig 1: Install Shaft Seal Using T40239

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-- Coat the outer edge of the shaft seal with axle oil.

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

-- Install the shaft seal using the Seal Installer - Output Shaft T40239, -item 1-. Do not bend the seal.

-- Fill the space between the sealing and dust lip halfway with Sealing Grease G 052 128 A1.

-- Install the transmission output shaft into the center differential housing as follows:

Fig 2: Installing Flange Shaft

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-- Install the transmission output shaft into the center differential housing from underneath.

-- Position the housing and transmission output shaft on the Press Plate VW 402 under the shop press.

-- Mount the Press Plate 30 - 100 on the ball bearing inner race.

-- Install the transmission output shaft.

-- Install the locking ring -arrow- into the groove on the transmission output shaft.

Fig 3: Circlip On Inner Side Of Cover, Removal/Installation

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-- Install the center differential housing. Refer to Installing .

-- Fill gear oil in transfer case. Refer to GEAR OIL, DRAINING AND FILLING .