Right Seal, Replacing: Removing

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-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the heat shield above the right drive axle -arrows-, if equipped.

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-- Remove the right drive axle from the transmission flange shaft -A-. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .

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-- Secure the drive axle with wire and do not damage the surface protection.

NOTE:

On some engines, the drive axle cannot be tied up so that the flange shaft can be removed.

Remove the drive axle. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .

-- Place theDrip Tray, for example Shop Crane - Drip Tray :VAS6208 or Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit :SMN372500 under the transmission.

-- Remove flange shaft bolt -arrow-. To do this, install two bolts on the flange and counterhold the flange shaft with a pry bar.

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-- Remove the flange shaft and the pressure spring.

-- Pry out the sealing ring.