Necessary preliminary work

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Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE .

Drive out drive flange (1) with special tools 13 5 251 and 13 5 253 .

Fig 1: Removing Drive Flange Using Special Tools (13 5 251 And 13 5 253)

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Lever shaft seal (1) with a suitable open-end spanner (2) in direction of arrow out of rear axle final drive.

Fig 2: Removing Shaft Seal From Rear Axle Final Drive Using Open-End Spanner

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