Right Axle Shaft Bearing Pedestal (E46 All Wheel Drive Vehicles): Installation
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CAUTION:
For non-limited slip differential use SAF-X0 or equivalent. For all other vehicles use only SAF-XLS or equivalent. Failure to comply will result in serious damage to the differential.
- Install new sealing ring (1) on bearing block (2). See Fig 1.
- Coat new sealing ring with gear oil.
- Install bearing pedestal and tighten screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install axle shaft assembly. See DRIVE AXLE SHAFTS (FRONT, ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES) .
- After completing work, open filler plug and check front axle differential fluid level. Fluid level should come to lower edge of filler plug.