Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Remove engine/transmission assembly and separate transmission from engine.
2. Remove release bearing guide tube.





3. Screw Special Tool 9251 firmly into the oil seal.





4. Screw in the hexagon-head bolt and pull out oil seal.

NOTE: If the helical tension spring jumps out when removing the seal, use a wire hook to pull it off the input shaft.

Installation





1. Push assembling sleeve 9255 onto the input shaft splines.
2. Pack oil seal area between dust lip and sealing lip with grease (e.g. Optimol HT 2 + 2 EP).





3. Use Special Tool 9256 to drive the oil seal into place.
4. Install guide tube and tighten mounting screws to 10 Nm (7 ft lb).