Input Shaft Seal, Replacing: Procedure

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-- Remove the clutch slave cylinder with release bearing. Refer to CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER WITH RELEASE BEARING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Pry out the input shaft seal using the Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal :T20143/1 .

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NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the contact surface for the seal on the input shaft.

-- Fill the space with the new seal between the sealing and dust lip halfway with Sealing Grease :G 052 128 A1 .

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-- Coat the outer circumference of the seal lightly with transmission fluid.

-- Install the input shaft seal so that it is flush.

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-- Install the clutch slave cylinder with release bearing. Refer to CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER WITH RELEASE BEARING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the transmission.