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Removal
Removal
Note the general instructions for gearbox repairs → Chapter.
–  Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
  Note!
For vehicles fitted with a coded radio, first check the anti-theft code.
–  Separate the front exhaust pipe from the intermediate flange and its supports: → Rep. Gr.26.
–  Remove the bolts securing the driveshafts to the gearbox flange, with the correct spanner on tool -U-40020-.
–  Pull driveshaft to one side and secure it, taking care that it is not damaged.
–  Drain gearbox oil. Unscrew oil drain plug from gearbox.
   
–  Remove the flanged shaft bolt by threading two bolts into the flange and immobilizing the shaft with a lever.
–  Remove the flanged shaft with the spring, thrust washer and conical ring.
  V34-2737
–  Remove the flanged shaft oilseal with tool -U-40100/2-. Activate the hammer until the oil seal is removed.
  Note!
Take care not to damage the oil seal housing in the gearbox.
  E34-0119

Flanged shaft oil seals: removing and installing > < Flanged shaft oil seals: removing and installing