Replace left radial shaft seal on differential (GS6-59BG/DG) (Cooper S and JCW)

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Special tools required:

230120
230370
2 409 230

Preliminary work needed:

Remove LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT only at transmission end and hang up.

Removal:

Preparing special tool 23 0 120:

Distance (1) <1 mm.

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Insert special tool 23 0 120 in the radial shaft seal as far as stop. The support brackets spread by turning the nuts (2). Then screw in screw (3) and detach radial shaft seal.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage:

Damage to the transmission housing will result in oil leaks!

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Installation:

NOTE: Coat sealing lips of radial shaft seal with transmission oil.

Drive radial shaft seal with special tool 2 409 230 into the transmission housing until sealing ring is flush with differential.

Check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL and check for leak.

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Required follow-up work:

Install LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT .

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .

The vehicle must be parked on a level surface in the 095 workshop to check the transmission oil level.

Use only the approved transmission oil: MINI transmission oil MTF 2 or MTF 3.

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

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of leakage transmission oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations