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Replacing Radial Shaft Seal For Output Flange (GS6-53BZ/Dz G-Transmission)

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CAUTION: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level. See CHECKING FLUID LEVEL  . Use only approved transmission fluid. See RECOMMENDED FLUID  . Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Unflange propeller shaft from transmission and tie up to one side. Tasks are described in Removing propeller shaft. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE PROPELLER SHAFT .

WARNING: Scalding hazard. Fit flange wearing suitable protective gloves only.

Brace output flange with Special Tool (23 0 020). See Fig 1 . Release collar nut with Special Tool (23 2 320). Upon installation, mark flange with thermo pin and heat to min. 80°- 100°. DO NOT drive on flange. Secure collar nut with Loctite 243. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .

Fig 1: Releasing Collar Nut
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Detach output flange (1) with Special Tool (33 1 150) and adapter plate (33 1 154) from output shaft. See Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Detaching Output Flange
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Release screw on Special Tool (23 3 210). See Fig 3 . Slide Special Tool (23 3 210) over output shaft and screw into sealing ring firmly.

Fig 3: Screwing Special Tool Into Sealing Ring
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Insert screw into Special Tool (23 3 210) again and continue turning until sealing ring is pulled out of transmission housing. See Fig 4 . If necessary, remove ring spring of sealing ring.

Fig 4: Pulling Sealing Ring Out Of Transmission Housing
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Installation: coat sealing lips of new radial seal with gear oil. Drive in radial seal as far as it will go with Special Tool (23 3 230) and plastic hammer. See Fig 5 .

Fig 5: Driving In Radial Seal
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