Right Seal, Replacing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

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

Procedure

The transmission is installed.

-- Remove the right flange shaft. Refer to RIGHT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the right seal using the : T20143/2 .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Seal

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-- 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 new seal all the way in using the : T10049 . Do not tilt it while doing so.

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 .

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