23 11 202 Replace left radial shaft seal on differential (GS6-58BG)

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT only at transmission end and hang up

Removal:

Preparing special tool 23 0 120 :

Distance (1) <1 mm.

Fig 1: Special Tool (23 0 120)

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Insert special tool 23 0 120 in the radial shaft seal as far as limit position. The support brackets spread by turning the nuts (2). Then screw in 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) In Radial Shaft Seal

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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.

Fig 3: Driving Radial Shaft Seal With Special Tool (2 409 230) Into Transmission Housing

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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 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