C70 Coupe L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 53 B5234T3 (2001)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Replacing the primary shaft seal
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 is always correct.
Primary shaft seal
For cars with early versions of the primary shaft seal (with an outer diameter of 41 mm), see Primary shaft seal 41 mm.
For cars with later versions of the primary shaft seal (with an outer diameter of 44.6 mm), see Primary shaft seal 44.6 mm.
Primary shaft seal 41 mm
Special tools:
999 5687 Extractor See: Tools and Equipment/999 5687 Extractor
999 5688 Drift See: Tools and Equipment/999 5688 Drift
Removal
Note! Preparations: To remove the transmission, see Removing the transmission See: Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Transmission, Removal.
Remove the clutch cylinder
Remove the rubber seal from the clutch cover. Move it inwards on the pipe towards the clutch cylinder.
Pull out the retaining clip locking the quick-release connector on the pipe to the junction.
Remove the adapter. Keep it in a plastic bag to prevent contamination. Install a protective plug in the end of the pipe.
Remove the clutch cylinder.
Clean the mating surfaces in the clutch cover. Check any leakage from the transmission.
Tap in the extractor for the primary shaft seal
Use extractor 999 5687 Extractor See: Tools and Equipment/999 5687 Extractor.
Note! The screw and socket must be unscrewed when tapping on the extractor.