Replacing the radial shaft seal
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Radial shaft seal ring are equipped with an installation protection ring. The installation protection ring is used to protect the sealing lip when installing the output shaft.
Radial shaft seal ring are equipped with an installation protection ring. The installation protection ring is used to protect the sealing lip when installing the output shaft.
NOTE:
The figure shows the procedure for the front axle differential. The procedure for the bearing bracket is identical.
Remove the radial shaft seal
- Pull out radial shaft seal with the aid of special tools 0 490 466 (00 5 010) and 0 495 597 (24 2 354) .
- Replace radial shaft seal at front.
Parts: Radial shaft seal
- Remove the assembly protection ring (1) from the radial shaft sealing ring (2).
Install the radial shaft seal
- Coat the housing of the sheet metal flange of the radial shaft seal with the approved front differential oil (for oil type, see "Fluid Capacities" tab for the selected vehicle).
- Drive in the radial shaft seal up to the stop using the special tool 0 493 539 (31 5 130) .
- Remove special tool 0 493 539 (31 5 130) .
- Install the installation protection ring (1) in the radial shaft seal (2).