Clutch End Cover, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Fig 1: Attention: Never Oil Center Seal Or Touch With Hand

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CAUTION:

The cover and the circlip must always be replaced!

Never touch the hole in the center in a new seal. The cover must not be touched, lubricated or come into contact with other materials in that area. Leaks will develop.

Never install the cover with a hammer.

-- Only handle the cover as shown -in this illustration- !

Fig 2: Holding Clutch End Cover

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NOTE:

Do not apply adhesive to inside of the cover. If there is a sticker carefully remove it.

-- The running surface on the clutch stub shaft -arrow- must be free of oil and dry.

Fig 3: Clutch End Cover

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-- If necessary, clean the running surface thoroughly.

CAUTION:

The center seal on the new cover must be >>preformed<< before installing:

-- Clean the Assembly Sleeve:T10459 "before using, and do not use any scratched sleeves."

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-- Place the sleeve on a level surface.

-- Guide the cover, as shown -in this image- horizontal and evenly over the entire sleeve. This brings the sealing lip into its installation position.

Fig 4: Guiding Cover Horizontally And Evenly Over Entire Sleeve

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-- Remove the sleeve upward out of the cover and place it on the end of the clutch stub shaft.

-- Coat the outer cover seal with oil.

CAUTION:

Coat the outer cover seal with oil. If the inner seal is oiled, it will lead to leaks.

-- Guide the cover horizontally over the sleeve and press it evenly onto its seat.

Fig 5: Cover Guided Horizontally Over Sleeve

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CAUTION:

Handle with care. If the cover is hit in any way, leakage will definitely occur.

It is possible to carefully pry the cover into its place using a -screwdriver-, until the >>new<< circlip can be installed.

Fig 6: Identifying Cover In Its Seat Pried With A Screwdriver

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-- Install the new circlip.

-- Only remove the bushing once the circlip is installed.

Fig 7: Identifying Cover With Bushing

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-- Install the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION, INSTALLING .

-- Fill the transmission fluid. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID, DRAINING AND FILLING

CAUTION:

Do not start the engine if there is no transmission fluid in the transmission.

-- After installing the transmission, perform the basic setting using the Guided Functions using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.