Installing the radial shaft seal for the output to the front axle (ATC 13-1) (starting fro 11/2016)

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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.

Drive in the radial shaft seal with special tools 2 412 858 and 2 413 037.

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Replace protective cap (1).

Parts: prot. cap

Carefully tap on the protective cap (1) with the special tool 0 494 641 (27 1 380).

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Replace centrifugal blade (1).
Parts: Centrifugal disc

Carefully tap the centrifugal disc (1) open with a plastic hammer (2).

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Follow-up work

Install the TRANSFER BOX (ATC 13-1).
Reconnect all battery GROUND LEADS .
Check/top up the transfer box OIL (active torque control 13-1).
Fasten the (partially removed) PROP SHAFT
Install the RETAINING PLATES .
Install the HEAT SHIELDS .
Install transmission CROSS MEMBER .
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 .