Replacing shaft seal for left output shaft (X5 M)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

IMPORTANT: Installation protective ring must not slip out of shaft seal!

Drive in shaft seal with special tool 31 4 160 up to limit position.

Carefully remove special tool 31 4 160.

Open installation protective ring (1).

Check FRONT AXLE GEARBOX OIL LEVEL , correct if necessary.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.