Remove/install radial shaft sealing rings on axle shafts (with transmission installed) - AR26.40-P-0339MCU

MODEL 451.3/4 with TRANSMISSION 717.4 

MODEL 451.391/491 with ENGINE 780.009 

Fig 1: Identifying Radial Shaft Sealing Rings On Axle Shafts Remove/Install Components (With Transmission Installed)

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	Remove/install
1	Remove left or right rear axle shaft		AR35.30-P-0620MCU
2	Using a suitable tool, pry radial shaft sealing ring (1) out of transmission (2)	Do not damage the sealing surface on the transmission (2) as otherwise leaks may occur in the area of the radial shaft sealing ring (1). : Use drift to carefully drive radial shaft sealing ring (1) into the transmission (2). The radial shaft sealing ring (1) must lie flush with the transmission (2).	Fig 2
3	Install in the reverse order

Fig 2: Identifying Drift (454 589 03 15 00)

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