Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT

Lever shaft seal (1) with a screwdriver (2) out of bearing block (3).

Fig 1: Removing Shaft Seal Using Screwdriver Out Of Bearing Block

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NOTE: Protective sleeve (2) serves to protect the sealing lips of shaft seal (1) from being damaged when the output shaft is inserted into the bearing block.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Lips Of Shaft Seal And Protective Sleeve

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Installation:

Drive in shaft seal with special tool 31 5 130 as far as it will go.

Fig 3: Installing Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (31 5 130)

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