23 11 201 Replacing rotary shaft seal on left of differential (GS6-53BG/DG/55BG)

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Special tools required:

23 0 120
23 0 370

IMPORTANT: After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
The vehicle must be parked on a level surface to check the transmission oil level.
Use only the APPROVED TRANSMISSION OIL .

Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LEFT AXLE SHAFT

Preparing special tool 23 0 120 :

Distance (1) <1 mm.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (23 0 120)

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Insert special tool 23 0 120 into radial shaft seal to the limit position. Turn nut (2) to expand retaining claws. Then insert screw (3) and pull off radial shaft seal.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage:
Damage to the transmission housing will result in oil leaks!

Fig 2: Inserting Special Tool (23 0 120) Into Radial Shaft

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Installation note:

Coat sealing lips of radial shaft seal with transmission oil.

Drive radial shaft seal with special tool 23 0 370 into the housing until sealing ring is flush with the transmission housing.

Push drive shaft over resistance of snap ring. The drive shaft must snap audibly into place.

Check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL and check for leak.

Fig 3: Installing Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (23 0 370)

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