23 12 510 Replacing radial shaft seal for drive shaft (GS6-53BZ) (S85/S65)
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IMPORTANT:
After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
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Use only approved transmission oil. See MANUAL TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transmission!
Use only approved transmission oil. See MANUAL TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transmission!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove TRANSMISSION .
- Remove clutch release unit and release lever from guide sleeve. See 21 51 500 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING/LEVER .
Release screws.
Tightening torque: 23 11 2AZ .
Remove guide tube (1).
Installation:
Clean guide tube.
Do not grease guide tube.
Drive a hole into radial shaft seal (1) using a center punch.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use a drill as drillings may result in transmission malfunction.
Screw in special tool 23-0490 PULLER .
Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).
Installation:
Coat sealing lips of radial seal with gear oil.
Push radial seal (1) onto drive shaft up to housing.
Drive in radial seal (1) as far as it will go with special tool 23-3240 MANDREL and plastic hammer.