Right Seal, Replacing, AWD Vehicles

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit: SMN372500
Seal Installer - Bevel Box: T10243
Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal: T20143
Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal : T20143/1
Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal: T20143/2
Sealing Grease Refer to the Parts Information.

Procedure

-- Remove the bevel box. Refer to BEVEL BOX, REMOVING .

-- Place the : SMN372500 underneath.

-- Pry out the seal on the transmission using the : T20143/1 or : T20143/2 .

-- Coat the outer edge 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 : T10243 . Do not tilt the seal while doing so.

Fig 2: Carefully Drive In Sealing Ring As Far As Stop Using Thrust Piece T10243

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-- Install the bevel box. Refer to BEVEL BOX, INSTALLING .

-- Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .