Installing the radial shaft seal for the output to the front axle (ATC 13-1) (as of 11/2016)

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the transmission .
Damage to the transmission due to unapproved transmission oil .

Use only the approved transmission oil.
Check the transmission oil level after completing the repair.

Drive in the radial shaft seal with special tools 2 412 858 and 2 413 037 .

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Replace protective cap (1) .
Parts: protective cap
Carefully tap on the protective cap (1) with the special tool 0 494 641 (27 1 380) .

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Replace centrifugal blade (1) .
Parts: Centrifugal disc
Carefully tap the centrifugal disc (1) open with a plastic hammer (2) .

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE TRANSFER BOX (ATC 13-1) .
Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP THE TRANSFER BOX OIL (ACTIVE TORQUE CONTROL 13-1) .
Refer to FASTENING THE PROP SHAFT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TUNNEL CONNECTING SUPPORT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
Refer to INSTALLING UNDERSHIELD ON THE FUEL TANK ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERSHIELD ON THE LEFT FUEL TANK .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to CONNECTING BATTERY GROUND LEAD .