M/T - Output Shaft Seal replacement Precautions
SI M 23 04 08
Manual Transmission
December 2008
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Replacement of Output Shaft Seal - Manual 5-Speed
MODEL
R50, R52 with manual 5-speed
SITUATION
Oil continues to leak from the output shaft seal after the seal was replaced.
CAUSE
The sealing surface in the differential is damaged and/or scored during removal of the old seal.
CORRECTION
Only use shaft seal remover P/N 23 0 490 to remove the old output shaft seal. Any other method may result in damage to the sealing surface of the
differential. When installing a new seal, use shaft seal installer P/N 23 0 360. Refer to Repair Instruction 23 11 210. Both tools were supplied via the
Automatic Tool Shipment program.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Any damage caused by using the improper tool will not be covered under warranty.
