27 21 010 Replacing Radial Shaft Seal For Drive Flange (ATC 300)
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Special tools required:
- 23 0 490. See MANUAL TRANSMISSION - SPECIAL TOOLS .
- 27 1 430. See Fig 3.
IMPORTANT:
After completion of work, check gear oil level and top up if necessary.
Use only approved gear oil in this transfer box. See TRANSFER CASE - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Use only approved gear oil in this transfer box. See TRANSFER CASE - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove transfer box.
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.
Screw special tool 23 0 490 into radial shaft seal.
Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).
Installation:
Coat sealing lips of new radial seal with clean transmission oil.
Drive in radial shaft seal with special tool 27 1 430.
Add final details to vehicle.
Check oil level.
Check transmission for leaks.