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

Preliminary work 

• Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
• Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL AT FRONT AND REAR .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CROSS STRUT WITH THE TORSION STRUT .
• Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to REMOVING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to REMOVING HEAT SHIELD AT REAR .
• Refer to REMOVING PROP SHAFT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL .
• Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
• Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR .
• Refer to REMOVING THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH THE SUPPORT TUBE .
• Refer to REMOVING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH SUPPORT TUBE .
• Refer to REMOVING HOLDER WITH RUBBER MOUNT .
• Refer to REMOVING TRANSFER BOX (VTG) .

• Remove the retaining ring (1)  and the recessed nut (2)  with the diaphragm seal.

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• Mark the position of the flange nut (1)  for the bevel drive pinion (2)  .
• Clean all residue from the gearing on the bevel drive pinion (2)  and degrease it.

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• Release the flange nut counterclockwise with the special tools 0 495 552 (33 5 050) and  0 495 554 (33 5 070)  .

In addition, counter support the drive bevel drive pinion with the special tools 0 495 553 (33 5 060)  and 0 495 554 (33 5 070) .

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• Cut a small hole in a cloth (1)  .
• Slide cloth (1)  over bevel drive pinion (2)  .

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• Use thread file (1)  to remove any adhesive residue on the thread.

  The thread pitch must be correct! 

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• Set thread file (1)  on the thread of bevel drive pinion (2)  .
• Clean the thread by turning a rear wheel and remove the adhesive residue thoroughly.

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• Remove cloth (1)  from bevel drive pinion (2)  .

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• By using a center punch, make a hole in the radial shaft seal (1)  .
• Screw the special tool 0 491 454 (23 0 490)  in the radial shaft seal (1)  .
• Drive out the radial shaft seal (1)  with the impact weight (2)  .

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