Component Location Overview - Seals

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Fig 1: Component Location Overview - Rear Final Drive Seals

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- Secure using Locking Fluid:D 000 600
- Tightening Specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - ALL-WHEEL DRIVE CLUTCH.
Driveshaft Flange
- Removing and Installing. Refer to INPUT SHAFT SEAL, REPLACING .
Input Shaft Seal
Replacing. Refer to INPUT SHAFT SEAL, REPLACING .
Right Seal
- For the right flange shaft
- Replacing. Refer to RIGHT SEAL, REPLACING .
Circlip
- Always replace after removing the flange shaft. Refer to Fig 2.
Right Flange Shaft
- Removing and Installing. Refer to RIGHT SEAL, REPLACING .
Rear Final Drive
Left Seal
- For the left flange shaft
- Replacing. Refer to LEFT SEAL, REPLACING .
Left Flange Shaft
- Removing and Installing. Refer to LEFT SEAL, REPLACING .

Replace the Flange Shaft Circlip

Fig 2: Clamping Flange Shaft In Vise With Jaw Protectors

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-- Clamp the flange shaft in a vise with protective jaws.

-- Use the new circlip -A- to press the previous circlip out of the flange shaft groove.