Installing the radial shaft seal for the output on the transfer box (VTG)

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Apply oil to sealing lip of new radial shaft seal.
Drive in the radial shaft seal to the stop using special tool 2 407 561 .

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Check the dust plate for damage and, if necessary, replace it.
Clean thread (1) of twelve-edge flange nut (2) with thread file (3) .
The thread pitch must be correct!
Clean twelve-edge flange nut (2) thoroughly to remove grease residue and adhesive residue.

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Top up recessed collar (1) of the twelve-edge flange nut with grease.
Apply a thin layer of grease to the surface (2) of the twelve-edge flange nut.

CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Lubricating grease Optitemp HT 1 LF

50 g, Tube

83230417754

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Coat the 5 rear threads (1) of the twelve-edge flange nut (2) with adhesive.
ADHESIVE SPECIFICATION

Adhesive Loctite 648 50 ml, Bottle 07589067732

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Do not tighten the twelve-edge flange nut (1) via the marker point of the bevel drive pinion (2) to avoid damage to the transfer box.

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Insert the recessed nut (2) in the twelve-edge flange nut.
Attach the retaining ring (1) .

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE TRANSFER BOX (VTG) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER WITH THE RUBBER MOUNT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH THE SUPPORT TUBE .
Refer to INSTALLING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH SUPPORT TUBE .
Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to MOUNTING THE WHEEL .
Refer to INSTALLING PROP SHAFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CROSS-MEMBER WITH TORSION STRUTS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT ON THE TUNNEL AT FRONT AND REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to CONNECTING THE BATTERY EARTH LEAD .