Installing the radial shaft seal of the drive flange
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Failure to comply with the specification .
Component 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.
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) .
- 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) .
- 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 right thread pitch must be ensured!
- Clean twelve-edge flange nut (2) thoroughly to remove grease residue and adhesive residue.
- 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 Optitemp HT 1 LF | 50 g, Tube | 83230417754 |
- 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 |
- 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!
Follow-up work
- 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 REAR HEAT SHIELD .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .