31 51 015 Replacing shaft seal for left output shaft

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Special tools required:

31 5 130

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT

Lever shaft seal (1) with a screwdriver (2) out of front differential (3).

Fig 1: Removing Front Differential Shaft Seal Using Screwdriver

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NOTE: Protective sleeve (2) serves to protect the sealing lips of shaft seal (1) from being damaged when the output shaft is inserted into the front differential.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Sleeve And Shaft Seal Sealing Lips

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Installation:

Drive in shaft seal with special tool 31 5 130 as far as it will go.

Fig 3: Installing Shaft Seal Using Special Tool

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After installation:

Check FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEVEL , correct if necessary.