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31 51 020 Replacing shaft seal for right output shaft

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Lever radial shaft seal (1) with an open-end spanner (2) out of bearing support (3).

Fig 1: Removing Radial Shaft Seal Out Of Bearing Support Using Open-End Spanner
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Install radial shaft seal 

NOTE: The installation protective ring (1) serves to protect the sealing lips on shaft seal (2) when the output shaft is being installed.
Fig 2: Identifying Protective Ring For Sealing Lips Of Radial Shaft Seal
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Installation: 

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

Fig 3: Driving-In Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (31 5 130)
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