23 11 211 Replacing right radial shaft seal on differential (GS6X- 53BG/DG) all-wheel drive vehicle

Special tools required:

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 TRANSFER BOX (PTO) .

Screw special tool 23 0 420 into radial shaft seal.

Screw in bolt (1) and pull out radial shaft seal.

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

Fig 1: Screwing Special Tool (23 0 420) Into Radial Shaft Seal

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Installation note:

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

Using special tool 23 0 340 , drive radial shaft seal into housing.

Check transmission oil level and check for leak.

Fig 2: Driving Radial Shaft Seal Into Housing Using Special Tool (23 0 340)

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