Installing the sealing ring, continued
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Sealing ring 42 mm (early version)
Install the seal (1) on the drift with the rounded edge on the metal holder facing outwards towards the viscous coupling.
Use the side without any holes in the end of the locating pin
Sealing ring 47 mm (late version)
Install the seal (2) on the drift with the seal spring towards the viscous coupling differential.
Tap in the seals until the drift meets the viscous coupling.