Replacing Radial Seal For Output Flange (A5S 325Z)

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Remove transmission extension. See REMOVING & INSTALLING TRANSMISSION EXTENSION (A5S 325Z) .

Clamp Special Tool (24 1 220) in vise. Fit transmission extension to the special tool. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Fitting Transmission Extension To Special Tool

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Knock back cotter pin in grooved nut. See Fig 2 . Upon installation, peen grooved nut to secure.

Fig 2: Knocking Back Cotter Pin

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Unfasten grooved nut (1) with Special Tool (24 1 170). See Fig 3 . Upon installation, tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 3: Unfastening Grooved Nut

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Remove transmission extension from special tool. Remove output flange from mounting. See Fig 4 . Installation: coat sealing lip of radial seal and sealing surface of output flange with transmission oil.

Fig 4: Removing Output Flange From Mounting

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Lift out radial seal (1). See Fig 5 .

Fig 5: Lifting Out Radial Seal

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Installation: drive in new radial seal (1) flush using Special Tool (00 5 500 / 24 1 190). See Fig 6 .

Fig 6: Driving In Radial Seal

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