S80 T6 L6-2.9L Turbo VIN 91 B6294T (2002)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Sealing Ring/Viscous Coupling, Replacing
Sealing ring/viscous coupling, replacing
Special tools:
999 5772 Drift See: Tools and Equipment/999 5772 Drift
Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However,
the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Preparatory work
Removing the drive shaft/viscous coupling
Remove the drive shaft/viscous coupling. See Drive shaft right, replacing See: Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Drive Shaft Right, Replacing.
Checking the sealing ring
There are 2 types of sealing rings:
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outer diameter 42 mm (early version)
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outer diameter 47 mm (late version).
Installation
Preparations for installing the sealing ring
Position the viscous coupling in a vise with soft jaws.
Sealing ring 42mm (early version)
Cut away a piece of the sealing ring lip.
Use a heavy screwdriver with a broad tip.
Tap the screwdriver in to make a notch in the metal holder for the sealing ring. Then press hard and pry the seal out.