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Seal, Drive Shaft, Replacing

Seal, drive shaft, replacing
Special tools: 999 1801, 999 5541

Left-hand side
Preparations

Removal
See Axle Shaft Assembly; Service and Repair.

Remove the drive shaft seal





Use a jimmy bar with a flat surface. Turn the flat surface towards the transmission housing.

Install the drive shaft seal

Note: Clean thoroughly before installing the new seal





Apply a small amount of grease to the sealing lip. Use drift 999 5541 and shaft 999 1801 - Place the side of the drift marked M56 against the drive shaft seal.

Install the drive shaft in the transmission
See Axle Shaft Assembly; Service and Repair.

Right-hand side
Preparations
See Axle Shaft Assembly; Service and Repair.

Remove the drive shaft seal





Use a jimmy bar with a flat surface. Turn the flat surface towards the transmission housing.

Install the drive shaft seal





Note: Clean thoroughly before installing the new seal Apply a small amount of grease to the sealing lip. Use drift 999 5541 and shaft 999 1801 - Place the side of the drift marked M56 against the drive shaft seal.

Install the right drive shaft in the transmission
See Axle Shaft Assembly; Service and Repair.