Installing the radial shaft seal of the drive flange

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Failure to comply with the specification .
Component damage .

All specifications must be observed and complied with.

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

Version A:
Coat the sealing lip of the new radial shaft seal (1) and the sealing surface on the transmission housing with rear differential fluid.

Drive in the radial shaft seal (1) with the special tool 0 496 596 (33 0 150) .

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Version B:
Coat the sealing lip of the new radial shaft seal (1) and the sealing surface on the transmission housing with rear differential fluid.

Drive in the radial shaft seal (1) with the special tool 0 495 593 (33 5 080) .

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Check the dust plate for damage and, if necessary, replace it.
Clean thread (1) of twelve-edge flange nut (2) with thread file (3).
The thread pitch must be correct!
Clean twelve-edge flange nut (2) thoroughly to remove grease residue and adhesive residue.

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Top up recessed collar (1) of the twelve-edge flange nut with grease.
Apply a thin layer of grease to the surface (2) of the twelve-edge flange nut.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Lubricating grease OptitempHTI LF 50 g, Tube 83230417754

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Coat the 5 rear threads (1) of the twelve-edge flange nut (2) with adhesive.
ADHESIVE SPECIFICATION

Adhesive anaerobic Drei Bond 1385 50 g, Bottle 83190417376

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Tighten the twelve-edge flange nut (1) until the mark aligns with the bevel drive pinion (2).
The twelve-edge flange nut (1) must not be tightened beyond the mark!

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Replace the recessed nut (1), the seal and the retaining ring (2).
Parts: Recessed nut, seal, retaining ring
Insert the recessed nut (1) with the seal into the recessed collar of the twelve-edge flange nut.
Mount retaining ring (2).

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Follow-up work

Refer to SECURING THE PROPELLER SHAFT ON THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD AT THE REAR .
Refer to CHECK/TOPPING UP OIL LEVEL IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR BUMPER PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH EXHAUST COVERS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR BUMPER TRIM .
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 TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANELS .
Refer to INSTALLING COVER FOR WATER CHANNEL ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL LEFT AND RIGHT PARTIALLY .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TOP LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING TRUNK COMPARTMENT LIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .