Right Seal, Replacing

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Pay attention to the general information. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .
Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
Pay attention to the general repair information. Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Seal Installer - Flange Shaft:T10049

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Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal:T20143

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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, VEHICLES WITH AWD .

-- Remove the right seal using the Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal:T20143/2 .

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

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-- Fill the space between the sealing/dust lip halfway with sealing grease. Refer to the Parts Information.

-- Drive the new seal all the way in using the Seal Installer - Bevel Box:T10049 . Do not tilt it while doing so.

Fig 1: 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, VEHICLES WITH AWD .

-- Gear Oil, Checking Level. Refer to GEAR OIL, CHECKING LEVEL .