Replacing the radial shaft seal for the drive flange on the left and right

NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

Remove 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.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Different variants may be installed depending on the vehicle equipment.

Version A:
Pull out and remove the radial shaft seal with the special tools 0 490 466 (00 5 010) and 0 490 873 (11 2 350).

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Version B:
Prepare the special tool 0 490 466 (00 5 010) with the special tools 0 494 649 (21 2 230) (without the screw) and 0 493 384 (11 1 212) .

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Pull out and remove the radial shaft seal with special tools, 0 490 466 (00 5 010), 0 494 649 (21 2 230) and 0 493 384 (11 1 212) .

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Replace radial shaft seal at front.

Parts: Radial shaft seal

Installing the installation protection ring of the radial shaft seal

Install the radial shaft seal (2) using the installation protection ring (1).

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Install the radial shaft seal

Coat the housing of the sheet metal flange of the radial shaft seal with approved rear differential fluid.
Strike in the radial shaft seal with the matching special tool 0 495 860 (33 5 130) or 0 495 862 (33 5 140) up to the stop.
Remove the special tool 0 495 860 (33 5 130) or 0 495 862 (33 5 140) .

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