Installing the radial shaft seal of the drive flange
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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 thread pitch must be correct!
- 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 DESCRIPTION
| 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 DESCRIPTION
| 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!
- Replace the recessed nut (1), the seal and the retaining ring (2).
Parts: Recessed nut, seal, retaining ring
- Insert the recessed nut (1) with the seal into the recessed collar of the twelve-edge flange nut.
- Mount retaining ring (2).
Follow-up work
- Refer to ADDING REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID .
- Refer to SECURING THE PROPELLER SHAFT ON THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD AT THE REAR .
- 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 .