31 51 015 Replacing shaft seal for left output shaft

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: Levering Shaft Seal Out Of Front Differential 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 Sealing Lips Of Shaft Seal

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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 With Special Tool (31 5 130)

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After installation

Check FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEVEL , correct if necessary.