Install the transfer box (VTG)

• If the intermediate shaft (1)  catches on the transfer box (VTG) (2)  , replace the intermediate shaft (1)  and the radial shaft seal in the automatic transmission or the manual transmission.

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• Screw in the special tool 2 409 025  in the outer radial shaft seal.
• Turn the screw on the special tool 2 409 025  until the outer radial shaft seal is pulled out.

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• Insert the special tool 2 411 739  in the inner radial shaft seal.

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• Screw in the special tool 2 411 739  in the inner radial shaft seal.
• Turn the screw on the special tool 2 411 739  until the inner radial shaft seal is pulled out.

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• Use special tools 2 408 152  and 2 413 037  to drive in the inner radial shaft seal up to the stop.

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• Use special tools 2 413 037  and 2 408 150  to drive in the outer radial shaft seal up to the stop.

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• If necessary, connect the new intermediate shaft (1)  on the output flange of the automatic transmission or gearbox.

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• Evenly coat the inside of the output flange (arrows) with approximately 5 g grease.

Lubricating grease Optitemp HT 1 LF

50 g, Tube

83230417754

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• Install the transfer box (VTG).
• Tighten down screws (1)  .

Transfer box to transmission
M10	tightening torque	56 Nm

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• Replace the heat shield.

  Parts:  Heat protection plate

• Install heat shield.
• Replace screws (1)  .

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten down screws (1)  .

Heat shield to transfer box
M6 Replace screws.	tightening torque	6 Nm

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Checking transfer box oil level 

• Check transfer box oil level, correct:
• Open the oil filler plug (1)  .
• Check transfer box oil level.

• If necessary, top up transmission oil to the lower edge of the oil filler plug opening (1)  .

Transmission oil 

Technically compatible oils for transfer box 

• Tighten the oil filler plug (1)  .

Oil filler plug on transfer box (VTG)
M18x1.5	Tightening torque	35 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER WITH THE RUBBER MOUNT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH THE SUPPORT TUBE .
• Refer to INSTALLING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH SUPPORT TUBE .
• Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to MOUNTING THE WHEEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING PROP SHAFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CROSS-MEMBER WITH TORSION STRUTS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT ON THE TUNNEL AT FRONT AND REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE BATTERY EARTH LEAD .