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Left Seal, Replacing: Removing

-- Remove the left and right drive axle. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the left flange shaft slightly from the transmission but do not remove completely. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the right flange shaft. Refer to RIGHT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the final drive cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts -Arrows-
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CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the differential.

  • Slowly and carefully remove final drive cover from transmission housing. Otherwise differential can fall out of transmission.
  • A differential that has fallen out can no longer be installed. If the differential falls out, the transmission must be replaced.

-- Carefully remove the front final drive cover. At the same time some transmission fluid will drain out.

-- Carefully remove the differential -1- and lay it on a soft support.

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-- Position the inner section of the Puller - Camshaft Seal : 3240  flush with the outer section and lock the inner section using the knurled bolt -arrow-.

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-- Lubricate the puller threads, position, and using strong pressure insert the puller - camshaft seal as far as possible in the seal until the seal turns.

-- Turn the puller - camshaft seal further and at the same time pull until the seal is removed.

-- Tension the puller - camshaft seal on the flat side in a vise and remove the seal using pliers.

-- Check the seal in the transmission housing for damage and rework if necessary.

-- Clean the running and sealing surface.