Output Flange, Removing And Installing, 0FN: Installing

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-- Apply the O-ring -arrow- on the shaft.

The O-ring must be located behind the splines in the bottom of the surrounding groove -arrow-.

-- Coat the outer circumference of the new shaft seal -1- with transmission fluid.

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-- Use the Seal Installer - Side Shaft:T40121 to drive the seal all the way in.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Seal

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-- Drive in the output flange -A- carefully using a plastic mallet on the shaft.

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-- Install the washer -A-.

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-- Secure the output flange using the circlip -B-.

The circlip -B- has an uneven shape -arrow 1-.
The circlip -B- must be located in the base of the surrounding groove -arrow 2-.

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

-- Fill the gear oil. Refer to GEAR OIL, DRAINING AND FILLING .