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Install radial shaft seal

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NOTE: The installation protective ring (1) serves to protect the sealing lips of the radial shaft seal (2) when the output shaft is being installed.
Fig 1: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal And Protective Ring
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Installation note: 

Drive in shaft seal with special tool 31 5 130 up to limit position.

Fig 2: Installing Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (31 5 130)
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