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Input Shaft Seal: Removal

  1. Remove the PTU. REFER to Power Transfer Unit (PTU) .
  2. Using 307-003  (T57L-500-B), secure the PTU to the bench.
    Fig 1: Holding PTU To Bench Using Transmission Holding Fixture
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  3. Remove the compression seal and discard.
    Fig 2: View Of Compression Seal
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  4. NOTE: Do not press the seals lower than specified. Excessive force will damage the bearing below the seals.
    NOTE: Both seals will need to be pressed lower into the PTU input shaft opening to break the seals outer sealant loose from the PTU.
    NOTE: There is approximately a 5 mm (0.197 in) air gap between both seals and approximately 1 mm (0.039 in) air gap between the inner seal and the bearing race.

    Using 206-040  (T88T-2598-F), press the outer seal downward until the lower seal contacts the bearing race.

    Fig 3: Pressing Outer Seal Downward Using Parking Brake Bearing Installer (206-040)
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  5. Position the 308-777  /1 above the PTU input shaft opening.
    Fig 4: Positioning Screw Guide (308-777/1)
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  6. Insert the 308-777  /2 into one of the screw guide holes. Press the 308-777  /2 downward until the shoulder of the punch touches the screw guide.
    Fig 5: Inserting Punch Into Screw Guide Holes
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  7. NOTE: Do not overtighten the screws. Turn the 308-777  /3 until they are seated into the screw guide holes.

    Install a 308-777  /3 into the screw guide hole.

    Fig 6: Installing Screw Into Screw Guide Hole
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  8. Insert the 308-777  /2 into the opposing screw guide hole. Press the 308-777  /2 downward until the shoulder of the punch touches the screw guide.
    Fig 7: Inserting Punch Into Opposing Screw Guide Hole
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  9. Install a 308-777  /3 into the screw guide hole.
    Fig 8: Installing Screw Into Screw Guide Hole
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  10. Using the screw guide and 100-001  (T50T-100-A), remove the 2 seals and discard.
    Fig 9: Removing Seals Using Screw Guide And Slide Hammer (100-001)
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  11. Using a non-marring tool, remove any excess red sealant material from the PTU input shaft opening.
  12. Drain the PTU.
    • Position the PTU output flange upward and tilt the PTU approximately 30 degrees toward the LH seal bore to allow the fluid to drain from the PTU input shaft opening.