Replacing the radial shaft seal for the output shaft on the left and right

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

Replacing the radial shaft seal for the output shaft

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
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 (1) with the 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 (2).
Parts: Radial shaft seal
Remove the assembly protection ring (1) from the radial shaft sealing ring (2).

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Coat the sheet metal flange housing and the sealing lip of the radial shaft seal with the BMW approved rear differential oil.
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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Insert the installation protection ring (1) in the radial shaft seal (2).
Make sure that the installation protection ring (1) does not slip out of the radial shaft seal (2).

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