Replacing the radial shaft seal for the drive flange on the left and right

WARNING: Hot surfaces .
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to rear differential .
Failure to comply with the oil specifications can result in serious damage to the rear differential .

After completion of repair work, check the oil level in the rear differential.
Use only the approved final drive oil.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PLANKING OF THE TRANSMISSION ON THE SIDE .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE TORSION STRUT ON THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE REAR AXLE COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to REMOVING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE HEAT SHIELD AT THE REAR .
Refer to RELEASING THE PROP SHAFT FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to RELEASING THE RIGHT AND LEFT OUTPUT SHAFTS FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to REMOVING REAR DIFFERENTIAL .

NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

Remove the radial shaft seal

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Radial shaft seal ring are equipped with an installation protection ring. The installation protection ring is used to protect the sealing lip when installing the output shaft.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Different variants may be installed depending on the vehicle equipment.

Version A:
Pull out and remove the radial shaft seal with the special tools 0 490 466 (00 5 010) and 0 490 873 (11 2 350) .

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Version B:
Prepare the special tool 0 490 466 (00 5 010) with the special tools 0 494 649 (21 2 230) (without the screw) and 0 493 384 (11 1 212) .

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Pull out and remove the radial shaft seal with special tools , 0 490 466 (00 5 010) , 0 494 649 (21 2 230) and 0 493 384 (11 1 212) .

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Replace radial shaft seal at front.
Parts: Radial shaft seal

Installing the installation protection ring of the radial shaft seal

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Radial shaft seal ring are equipped with an installation protection ring. The installation protection ring is used to protect the sealing lip when installing the output shaft.
Install the radial shaft seal (2) using the installation protection ring (1).

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Install the radial shaft seal
Coat the housing of the sheet metal flange of the radial shaft seal with approved rear differential fluid.
Strike in the radial shaft seal with the matching special tool 0 495 860 (33 5 130) or 0 495 862 (33 5 140) up to the stop .
Remove the special tool 0 495 860 (33 5 130) or 0 495 862 (33 5 140) .

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Follow-up work

Refer to FOR REUSING: CHECKING THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT AND REPLACING THE CIRCLIP .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to FASTENING THE RIGHT AND LEFT OUTPUT SHAFTS ON THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to CHECK/TOPPING UP OIL LEVEL IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to SECURING THE PROPELLER SHAFT ON THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD AT THE REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING THE REAR AXLE COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TORSION STRUT ON THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PLANKING OF THE TRANSMISSION ON THE SIDE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .