Installing sealing ring

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Coat outer edge and sealing lip of oil seal with gear oil.

Fig 1: Driving In New Seal

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Drive in new sealing ring to stop, without canting.

Installation position: The open side of the sealing ring faces the transmission.

Fill area between sealing lip and dust lip halfway with sealing grease G 052 128 A1.

Fig 2: Installation Position Of Speedometer Drive Gear On Flange Shaft

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Set drive gear for Speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) G22 on drive flange (arrow).

Installation position: The carriers at drive wheel must engage in grooves of drive flange

NOTE:

If necessary, coat contact surface with grease to affix drive wheel in installation position.

Fig 3: Pressing Bearing Bracket With Grooved Ball Bearing Onto Flange Shaft

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Press mounting bracket with grooved ball bearing onto drive flange.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Circlip And Seal At Grooved Ball Bearing

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Insert circlip (arrow - A - ).