31 51 020 Replacing shaft seal for right output shaft

Special tools required:

31 5 130

Necessary preliminary tasks

REMOVE right output shaft.

Lever shaft seal (1) with a screwdriver (2) out of bearing support (3).

Fig 1: Levering Shaft Seal Out Of Bearing Support Using Screwdriver

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NOTE: Protective grommet (2) serves to protect the sealing lips of shaft seal (1) from being damaged when the output shaft is inserted into the bearing support.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Grommet And Sealing Lips Of Shaft Seal

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Installation note:

Drive in shaft seal with special tool 31 5 130 up to limit position.

Fig 3: Installing Shaft Seal With Special Tool (31 5 130)

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