Input shaft oil seal — replacement

When the input shaft seal is worn, the oil from the gearbox enters the clutch housing. In this case, the clutch discs may be oiled. A malfunction can be determined by the presence of smudges from under the bottom of the clutch housing cover.

Removing

1. We prepare the car for work (see «Preparing the car for maintenance and repair»).

2. Remove the gearbox (see «Gearbox - removal and installation»).

3. Remove the clutch drive parts from the crankcase (see «Clutch - replacement»).

4. Using a 10 mm socket wrench, unscrew the three bolts securing the guide sleeve of the clutch release bearing.



5. Remove the sleeve from the input shaft of the gearbox.



6. Carefully, so as not to scratch the input shaft of the box, we break through the oil seal with a small chisel or center punch.


7. Pliers (with curved lips) remove the seal from the seat.

Installation

We lubricate the working edge of the new oil seal with gear oil and press it in, using the old oil seal as a mandrel.



Next, install the parts in reverse order.