Input Shaft Seal: Removal

Preparatory work 

Before removing the primary shaft seal, see Gearbox, Removing .

Removing the clutch slave cylinder 

Fig 1: Identifying Catch On Pipe For Clutch Slave Cylinder

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Remove: 

• the catch on the pipe for the clutch slave cylinder. Remove the pipe. Protect the openings against dirt
• the clutch slave cylinder.

Removing the primary shaft seal 

Fig 2: Identifying Extractor Tool 999 7003

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Use puller 9997003 for removing the seal.

Tap the extractor into the seal. Tighten the inner socket. Counter hold the outer part at the same time so that the extractor expands against the seal.

Tighten the screw in the extractor and remove the seal.

Check that no residue from the old seal is left in the gearbox.