REP-TAT-P-2421-01 Removing the left radial shaft seal on the differential (8-speed, AISIN GA8F22AW)
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Necessary preliminary work:
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Do not use a drill. Shavings can damage the transmission and result in failure of the transmission.
Do not use a drill. Shavings can damage the transmission and result in failure of the transmission.
- Drive a hole in the radial shaft seal (1) with a center punch.
- Screw the special tool 0 491 454 (23 0 490) in the radial shaft seal (1) .
- Drive out the radial shaft seal (1) with the impact weight (2) .