Installing inner gaiter

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Push gaiter with cap onto output shaft (1).

Mount special tool 33 2 100 with corresponding shell inserts on output shaft (1).

Press joint (2) over bearing inner race onto output shaft.

Fig 1: Pushing Gaiter With Cap Onto Output Shaft

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Install new circlip (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Circlip

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IMPORTANT: Keep sealing faces of cap and joint (on both sides) clean and free from grease.

Fill joint at both ends with high-temperature grease.

Fig 3: Filling High-Temperature Grease On Joints Ends

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Do not install gaiter with cap and sealing cover on joint without shims.

Apply a thin coating of sealing compound to sealing faces of sealing cover and cap.

Install sealing cover (1) with two bolts, shims and nuts on joint.

Fig 4: Identifying Sealing Cover

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Install cap (1) with two bolts, shims and nuts on joint.

Fit hose clamp (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Cap And Hose Clamp

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