Replacing left radial shaft seal on differential (6-speed, AISIN GA6F21AW)
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Special tools required:
- 23 0 490
- 2 413 037
- 2 414 017
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT .
- Remove INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Removal:
Drive a hole into radial shaft seal using a center punch.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use a drill as shavings may result in transmission malfunction.
Thread special tool 23 0 490 into radial shaft seal (1).
Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).
Installation:
Installation note:
Coat sealing lips of new radial shaft seal (1) with clean transmission oil.
Drive in radial shaft seal with handle 2 413 037 and special tool 2 414 017 till the stop.
Required follow-up work:
- Install LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT .
- Check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
- Install INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .