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.

Procedure

The transmission is installed.

-- 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.

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 seal all the way in using the : 3305 . Do not tilt the seal while doing so.

Fig 2: Driving Left Flange Shaft Seal Until Seated

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-- Install the left flange shaft. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .