31 51 065 Replacing O-ring for bearing block

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove bearing support. See REMOVING OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING BLOCK (N55, N57, N20 PHEV)  or REMOVING OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING SUPPORT (N63) .

Remove O-ring (1) with a suitable tool from bearing support (2).

Installation note: 

Insert O-ring (1) in groove and coat with front axle differential oil.

Fig 1: Identifying Bearing Support O-Ring

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