Right Axle Shaft Bearing Pedestal (E46 All Wheel Drive Vehicles): Installation

CAUTION: For non-limited slip differential use SAF-X0 or equivalent. For all other vehicles use only SAF-XLS or equivalent. Failure to comply will result in serious damage to the differential.

1. Install new sealing ring (1) on bearing block (2). See Fig 1.
2. Coat new sealing ring with gear oil.
3. Install bearing pedestal and tighten screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
4. Install axle shaft assembly. See DRIVE AXLE SHAFTS (FRONT, ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES) .
5. After completing work, open filler plug and check front axle differential fluid level. Fluid level should come to lower edge of filler plug.

Fig 1: Replacing Sealing Ring

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