23 12 060 Replacing radial shaft seal for output flange (GS6-17BG)

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Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Use only approved GEARBOX OIL .
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Remove heat shields.
Partially remove PROPELLER SHAFT .
- Disconnect propeller shaft at transmission.
- Release center mount.
- Tie up propeller shaft to underbody.
  IMPORTANT: Bending the propeller shaft by an excessive angle can cause premature damage to the joint/propeller shaft!

Brace output flange with special tool 23 0 020 .

Undo collar nuts with special tool 23 1 210 .

Tightening torque 23 21 1AZ .

Insert collar nut with Loctite 243 screw locking adhesive.

Fig 1: Removing Collar Nut Using Special Tool (23 1 210)

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Detach output flange from output shaft using special tool 33 1 150 .

Fig 2: Removing Output Shaft Flange Using Special Tool (33 1 150)

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Pull out radial shaft seal with special tool 00 5 011 .

Fig 3: Pulling Out Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (00 5 011)

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Installation note:

Coat sealing lips of new radial shaft seal with transmission oil.

Drive in radial shaft seal with special tool 24 0 110 and plastic hammer until flush.

Fig 4: Installing Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (24 0 110)

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