23 12 513 Replacing radial seal for drive shaft (GS6-17BG/DG)

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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, change FINAL DRIVE FLUID .
Use only approved transmission oil. See MANUAL TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove GUIDE TUBE

NOTE: Two covered removal holes (1) are located on end face of radial seal.

Fig 1: Identifying Radial Seal Holes

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Screw special tool 23 0 490 into one of two removal holes.

Withdraw radial seal from transmission housing with aid of impact weight.

Fig 2: Removing Radial Shaft Seal Special Tools (23 0 490)

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Push radial seal (1) onto special tool 23 0 320.

Fig 3: Pushing Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tools (23 0 320)

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Installation:

Coat sealing lips of radial seal with gear oil.

Slide special tool 23 0 320 onto input shaft.

Drive in radial seal with plastic hammer as far as it will go.

Fig 4: Positioning Special Tools (23 0 320) Onto Drive Shaft

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