Subsection 13 (GEARBOX AND 4X4 COUPLING UNIT (WITH EXTERNAL SWITCHES))
GEARBOX OIL SEALS
Replacing the Gearbox Oil Seals
Replace oil seals if they are brittle, hard or dam-
aged.
A small flat screwdriver can be used to remove
most of these oil seals.
NOTICE
Avoid scoring parts during oil seal
removal.
When replacing an oil seal, take this opportunity
to inspect the following:
– Check bearings behind each oil seal for contam-
ination and/or metal shavings.
– Check oil seal running surfaces for scratches.
Lubricating the Oil Seal
When installing or reinstalling oil seals, use
PETAMO GREASE GHY 133N (P/N 420 899 271)
to:
– Lubricate sealing lips all around.
– Fill up the room between sealing lips halfway
around the perimeter.
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1. Sealing lips
2. Room between sealing lips
Countershaft Oil Seal
The countershaft oil seal can be removed without
removing gearbox from vehicle. Remove drive
and driven pulley and CVT air guide.
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1. Countershaft oil seal
2. Distance sleeve
NOTE:
When oil seal is removed also inspect
O-ring.
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1. Distance sleeve
2. O-ring
For countershaft oil seal installation use the fol-
lowing service tool.
REQUIRED TOOL
COUNTERSHAFT OIL SEAL
PUSHER (P/N 529 036 222)
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