27 21 030 Replacing Radial Shaft Seal For Output To The Front Axle (ATC 45L)

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Special tools required:

23 0 490
27 1 470
2 318 114

IMPORTANT: After completion of the repair work, CHECK GEARBOX OIL LEVEL .
For these transfer boxes, use approved transmission oil only.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front PROPELLER SHAFT .

Remove protective cap (1) with a screwdriver.

Fig 1: Removing Protective Cap Using Screwdriver

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Drive a hole into radial shaft seal (1) using a center punch (2).

IMPORTANT: Do not use a drill as drillings may result in transmission malfunction.

Fig 2: Driving Hole Into Radial Shaft Seal Using Center Punch

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Screw in special tool 23 0 490 .

Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).

Fig 3: Driving Out Radial Shaft Seal With Impact Weight

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Drive in radial shaft seal with special tool 2 318 114.

Fig 4: Driving Radial Shaft Seal With Special Tool 2 318 114

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Reassemble the vehicle.

Check oil level.

Check transmission for leaks.