31 51 015 Replacing shaft seal for left output shaft

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary work:

Lever shaft seal (1) out of front axle differential (3) with a fork wrench (2).

Fig 1: Removing Shaft Seal Out Of Front Axle Differential Using Fork Wrench

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Install radial shaft seal

NOTE: The installation protective ring (1) serves to protect the sealing lips of the radial shaft seal (2) when the output shaft is being installed.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Ring For Sealing Lips Of Radial Shaft Seal

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Installation note:

Drive in shaft seal with special tool 31 5 130 up to limit position.

Fig 3: Driving-In Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (31 5 130)

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After installation