Replace radial shaft seal

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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) .
Replace radial shaft seal (1).
Parts: Radial shaft seal

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Coat the housing of the sheet metal flange of the radial shaft seal with approved rear differential fluid.
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 special tool.

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