E46 4WD: Selector Shaft Sealing Cap On Left Transmission Side Leaking

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Lever out sealing cap (1) with a screwdriver (2). See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Levering Out Sealing Cap

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NOTE: Drift (2) for driving in sealing cap is contained in repair kit.

Place new sealing cap (1) on drift (2). See Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Placing New Sealing Cap On Drift

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Drive in new sealing cap (1) with drift (2) as far as it will go. See Fig 3 .

Fig 3: Driving In New Sealing Cap

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