23 21 805 Replacing Bearings On All Transmission Shafts (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z): Notes

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Special tools required:

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Remove drive and output shafts. Refer to 23 21 502 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE DRIVE AND OUTPUT SHAFTS (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z) .

Rear Case Section:

Release screws.

Remove retaining plates (1 and 2).

Fig 1: Removing Retaining Plates

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Lever out radial seal for output flange.

Fig 2: Removing Radial Seal

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