23 12 513 Replacing radial seal for input shaft (GS6-17BG/DG)

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Special tools required:

23 0 320
23 0 490

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, Change Final Drive Fluid .

Use only approved Approved Transmission Oil .

Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Guide Tube

NOTE: Two covered removal holes (1) are located on end face of radial seal.

Fig 1: Identifying Covered Removal Holes On End Face Of Radial Seal

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Screw special tool 23 0 490 into one of two removal holes.

Withdraw radial seal from transmission housing with aid of impact weight.

Fig 2: Screwing Special Tool (23 0 490) Into Radial Seal Removal Hole

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Push radial seal (1) onto special tool 23 0 320.

Fig 3: Pushing In Radial Seal With Special Tool (23 0 320)

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Installation:

Coat sealing lips of radial seal with gear oil.

Slide special tool 23 0 320 onto input shaft.

Drive in radial seal with plastic hammer as far as it will go.

Fig 4: Driving Radial Seal Into Input Shaft Using Special Tool (23 0 320)

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