Left Flange Shaft, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Fig 1: Carefully Set Down Electro-Drive Drive Motor

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Always clean the left flange shaft and the torque converter bell housing in the area where the differential is accessed -arrow A- and the shaft seal -arrow B-.

NOTE: Replace the shaft seal between the differential and transmission housing -arrow B- if it is damaged. Refer to OVERVIEW - FINAL DRIVE .

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

-- Install the torque converter. Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the left flange shaft -1- into the transmission -arrow B-. When doing this, insert the flange shaft centrally into the shaft seal on the front differential -arrow-.

Fig 2: Install Left Flange Shaft Into Transmission When Doing This, Insert Flange Shaft Centrally Into Shaft Seal On Front Differential

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NOTE:

If the flange shaft is not centered, the flange shaft splines -arrow- will damage the shaft seal between the final drive and the transmission housing.

The shaft seal must be replaced if it is damaged.

Ignore -arrow A-.

-- Tighten the left flange shaft mounting bracket -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts & Flange Shaft Mounting Bracket

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-- After installing the transmission, check the axle oil level in the front final drive. Refer to GEAR OIL, CHECKING LEVEL .