Removing The Differential Seals, Left-Hand Side

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Place a container underneath the transmission. Remove the metal ring in the seal. See Fig 1. Use a small screwdriver.

Fig 1: Removing Differential Seal Metal Ring (Left Side)

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NOTE: Do not insert the screwdriver between the ring and the end of the shaft. This may damage the mating surface.

Install the cap nut for extractor 999 5768. See Fig 1.

Lightly grease the locating pin on the extractor.

Use a ratchet with an extension and socket. Press the extractor in against the seal at the same time as the extractor is turned.

Tighten so that the threaded cone screws firmly into the seal. Remove the cap nut for the extractor.

Install the extractor bracket and nut. Remove the seal. Check that no seal residue is left.

Lubricate the edges of the new seal using automatic transmission fluid. Install locating pin 999 5769. Install the seal on the locating pin. Use drift 999 5770. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Installing NEW Seal (Left Side)

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Tap in the seal until the drift is against the transmission. Remove the locating pin. Install the drive shaft.

Check the oil level. See OIL LEVEL, CHECKING .