Left Seal, Replacing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal:T20143

Fig 1: Crankshaft / Power Steering Seal Puller
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Seal Installer - Bevel Box:T10298

Fig 2: Seal Installer - Bevel Box T10298
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Sealing Grease. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.

Procedure

Fig 3: Identifying Pulling Hook T20143/1 Or T20143/2 To Pry Out Sealing Ring On Bevel Box

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-- Remove the bevel box. Refer to BEVEL BOX, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Pry out the seal on the bevel box using the Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal :T20143/1 or :T20143/2 .

-- Coat the outer edge and sealing lips on the new seal with transmission fluid.

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Seal

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-- Fill the space between the sealing/dust lip -arrow- halfway with sealing grease. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information for the correct sealing grease.

-- Drive the new seal all the way in using the Seal Installer - Bevel Box:T10298 . Do not tilt it while doing so.

Fig 5: Driving In Sealing Ring As Far As Stop Using Thrust Piece T10298

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-- Install the bevel box. Refer to BEVEL BOX, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .