Replacing radial shaft seal for drive flange

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IMPORTANT:

After completion of work, check OIL LEVEL .

Use only the approved GEAR OIL .

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove TRANSFER CASE .

Drive a hole into radial shaft seal (2) using a center punch (1).

IMPORTANT: Do not use a drill as metal shavings from drilling may result in transmission malfunction.

NOTE: Illustration similar.

Fig 1: Locating Screws

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Screw in special tool 23 0 490 (puller). Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).

NOTE: Illustration similar.

Fig 2: Locating Screws

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Drive in radial shaft seal with special tool 27 1 390 (drift).

Fig 3: Driving Out Radial Shaft Seal With Impact Weight

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Reassemble the vehicle.

Check OIL LEVEL .

Check transmission for leaks.