31 51 020 Replacing radial shaft seal for output shaft, right

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Special tools required:

31 5 130

Necessary preliminary work:

REMOVE right output shaft.

Lift out radial shaft seal (1) from the bearing support (3) with a screwdriver (2).

Fig 1: Removing Radial Shaft Seal From Bearing Support

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

Fig 2: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal And Protective Grommet

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Installation note:

Drive in radial shaft seal with special tool 31 5 130 as far as it will go.

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

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