Necessary preliminary work

Removing VIBRATION DAMPER

Position all levers (2) horizontally to pull off radial shaft seal (1).

Turn back spindle of special tool 11 9 410 until all levers (2) can be positioned on sealing lip.

Fig 1: Positioning All Levers Horizontally To Pull Off Radial Shaft Seal

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Turn all levers (2) so that they grip behind radial shaft seal (1).

Turn spindle (3) on special tool 11 9 410 to remove radial shaft seal (1).

Fig 2: Turning Spindle On Special Tool 11 9 410 To Remove Radial Shaft Seal

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NOTE: Radial shaft seal (1) may only be supported with "support sleeve" (2).

If the radial shaft seal (1) is stored for more than six months without the support sleeve (2), its operational reliability will no longer be guaranteed.