Right Flange Shaft Seal, Outside Of Bevel Box

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Thrust piece T10049

Procedure

Seal can be replaced with the transmission installed.

-- Remove the right flange shaft. Refer to RIGHT FLANGE SHAFT .

-- Pry out the flange shaft seal using a lever.

-- Drive in the new seal until seated using the T10049.

Fig 1: Identifying New Sealing Ring Driven In To Stop Using Thrust Piece T10049

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-- Fill the space between the sealing lip and dust lip -arrow- halfway with sealing grease G 052 128 A1.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Seals Sealing Lips

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-- Install the right flange shaft. Refer to RIGHT FLANGE SHAFT .

-- Check the oil level in the bevel box and fill if necessary. Refer to BEVEL BOX OIL LEVEL, CHECKING .