31 51 065 Replacing O-Ring For Bearing Block

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove bearing block . See 31 53 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING BLOCK .

Remove O-ring (1) with a suitable tool from bearing block (2).

Installation:

Insert O-ring (1) in groove and coat with front differential oil.

Fig 1: Identifying O-Ring And Bearing Block

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