Installing the radial shaft seal of the drive flange (ATC 13-1)

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the transmission.
Damage to the transmission due to unapproved transmission oil.

Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .
Check the transmission OIL LEVEL after completing the repair.

Coat sealing lips of new radial shaft seal with clean transmission oil.
Drive in the radial shaft seal with the special tool 0 495 241 (27 1 430).

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Follow-up work

Check/top up the transfer box OIL (active torque control 13-1).
Install the transmission bearing RUBBER MOUNT (all-wheel drive).
Fasten the PROP SHAFT (partially removed)
Install the RETAINING PLATES .
Install transmission CROSS MEMBER .
Install the HEAT SHIELDS .
Install the complete EXHAUST SYSTEM .
If installed: install the right and left TORSION STRUT where required.
Install the tunnel connecting SUPPORTS .
Install the transmission side UNDERBODY PLANKING .
Install rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Reconnect all battery GROUND LEADS .