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

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: 00... RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.

CAUTION: Contact with hazardous substances .
Health impairment .

Note and comply with the Safety Instructions on the containers and the instructions on the manufacturer's safety data sheet.
Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.

CAUTION: Acid combustions may result from skin contact with oil or inhaling oil vapors .
Risk of acid burns from contact with oil!

Wear safety goggles and hand protection.
Ensure adequate ventilation.

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 transmission oil level in the rear differential.
Use only the BMW approved final drive transmission oil. See the Fluid Capacities tab for the selected vehicle.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .
Refer to REMOVING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING HEAT SHIELD AT REAR .
Refer to RELEASING THE PROP SHAFT FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to RELEASING THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to REMOVING THE VIBRATION ABSORBER ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to REMOVING REAR DIFFERENTIAL .

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

Replacing the radial shaft seal for the output shaft

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 (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 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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Follow-up work

Refer to FOR REUSING: CHECKING THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT AND REPLACING THE SNAP RING .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to INSTALLING VIBRATION ABSORBER ON THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to FASTENING THE LEFT AND RIGHT DRIVEN SHAFT TO 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 REAR HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .