Seal Between Front Axle Differential Lock And Manual Transmission, Replacing On Front Axle Differential Lock: Installing

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Make sure when installing the seal that the support washer -B- is inserted. Refer to the previous illustration and to OVERVIEW - FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK COMPONENTS .

-- Fill the space between the sealing lip and dust lip -arrow- halfway with Sealing Grease.

-- Lightly oil the new gasket on the outer edge.

-- Install the seal all the way in without tilting it.

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-- Install front axle differential lock. Refer to FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK, INSTALLING .

-- Check the front axle differential lock fluid level. Refer to FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .