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Fill area between sealing lip and dust lip halfway with  sealing grease (G 052 128 A1).

Before installing the flange shaft, check the dust cap  for damage. Replace the dust cap if necessary. 

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Remove old circlip - A - from groove in flange shaft  using pliers.

B Protective jaws

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Insert new circlip in groove of flange shaft, being careful not  to overstretch circlip.

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Drive in flange shaft using a plastic head hammer.

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Install rear final drive. Refer to --> [ Rear Final Drive ] See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Final Drive. 

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Checking gear oil in rear final drive. Refer to --> [ Gear Oil, Checking ] See: Final Drive Fluid/Service and Repair/Gear Oil, Checking. 

Dust Cap for Flange Shaft, Replacing 

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Press off dust cap - B - from flange shaft.

A Separating device 22 to 115 mm, e.g.  Kukko 17/2

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Press dust cap - A - onto flange shaft.

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