27 21 020 Replacing radial shaft seal for output flange (ATC 35L)

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Special tools required:

27 1 440

IMPORTANT:

After completing work, check OIL LEVEL and top up if necessary.

Use only the APPROVED OIL .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect PROPELLER SHAFT at gearbox, release center mount
Tie back propeller shaft to underbody

IMPORTANT:

An excessive deflection angle of the propeller shaft may damage the joint/propeller shaft!
Support gearbox with jack when removing the transfer box.

Release circlip (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Circlip

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Release output flange with three-claw extractor tool.

Lever radial shaft seal out of housing with a suitable tool.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage housing.

Fig 2: Removing Output Flange Using Three-Claw Extractor Tool

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Installation note:

Replace O-ring in output flange.

Check that O-ring is in correct position.

Fig 3: Identifying O-Ring

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Installation note:

Coat sealing lips of new radial shaft seal with clean transmission oil.

Drive in radial shaft seal with special tool 27 1 440.

Fig 4: Installing Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (27 1 440)

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Installation note:

Push on output flange
Press down output flange using 2 screwdrivers
Shim
Continue pressing output flange down until retaining groove is completely visible
Fit circlip

Fig 5: Pressing Down Output Flange Using Screwdrivers
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