Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove heat shields (1) and (2).

NOTE: Illustration similar

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shields (1) And (2)

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Release screws and remove transmission supporting block from transmission.

Tightening torque, see 24 71 6AZ in 24 71 TRANSMISSION MOUNTING .

NOTE: Illustration shows E65.

Fig 2: Supporting Block From Transmission

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Release PROPELLER SHAFT from transmission and centre mount and tie to one side.

NOTE: To rotate propeller shaft, unlock parking gear.

Fig 3: Locating Propeller Shaft Bolts

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Grip output flange (1) with special tool 23 0 020.

Release nut with special tool 24 2 380.

Installation:

Replace nut and secure with a mandrel (8 mm) by caulking.

Fig 4: Identifying Grip Output Flange And Nut With Special Tools (23 0 020) And (24 2 380)

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Detach output flange from output shaft.

Remove spacer.

Attach special tool 24 2 353 to output shaft (1).

Fig 5: Attaching Special Tool (24 2 353) To Output Shaft

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Screw in special tool 24 2 351 until it is firmly connected with shaft seal.

Pull out radial shaft seal by screwing in special tool 24 2 352.

Fig 6: Pulling Out Radial Shaft Seal With Special Tool (24 2 352)

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Oil sealing lip of radial seal (1). Drive in radial seal (1) with special tool 24 2 370 and adapter ring 24 2 410 as far as it will go.

Fig 7: Identifying Oil Sealing Lip Of Radial Seal With Special Tool (24 2 370), Adapter Ring (24 2 410)

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