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Checking the viscous coupling housing and viscous coupling

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Fig 1: Checking The Viscous Coupling Housing And Viscous Coupling
GLL109830Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Check the bearing for play and noise.

Check the viscous coupling mating surface with the pinion seal.

To replace the viscous coupling or bearing, see Bearing viscous coupling, replacing .