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27 21 040 Replacing radial shaft seal for actuator shaft (ATC 35L)

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Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Disconnect connector (1).

Release screws (3) and remove transfer box control unit (longitudinal torque module) (2).

Tightening torque 27 10 3AZ .

Installation note: 

Replace O-ring.

NOTE: The radial shaft seal for the actuator shaft must also be replaced.
Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Box Control Unit And Connector
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Thread special tool 23 0 490 into radial shaft seal (1).

Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).

Fig 2: Driving Out Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (23 0 490)
G08504531Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Push the assembly sleeve 11 1 380 over the actuator shaft.

IMPORTANT: Nonobservance involves a risk of damage to the radial shaft seal.
Fig 3: Pushing Assembly Sleeve (11 1 380) Over Actuator Shaft
G08504532Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Slide the new radial shaft seal (1) over the assembly sleeve (2) onto the actuator shaft.

Fig 4: Sliding Radial Shaft Seal Over Assembly Sleeve Onto Actuator Shaft
G08504533Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Drive radial shaft seal fully home using special tool 11 1 200 and plastic hammer.

Remove the assembly sleeve.

Fig 5: Driving Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (11 1 200)
G08504534Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.