24 21 220 Removing radial shaft seal of left axle shaft (AISIN)

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Necessary preliminary tasks

DRAIN OFF TRANSMISSION OIL .
REMOVE LEFT AXLE SHAFT .

Drive a hole into radial shaft seal using a center punch.

IMPORTANT: Do not use a drill as drillings may result in transmission malfunction.
Screw special tool 23 0 490 into radial shaft seal (1).
Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).

Fig 1: Securing Special Tool (23 0 490) Into Radial Shaft Seal

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Installation:

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

Drive shaft seal firmly home with special tool 24 4 300.

Fig 2: Installing Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (24 4 300)

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