Replacing the radial shaft seal for the output shaft on the left or 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: 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 bums from contact with oil!

Wear safety goggles and hand protection.
Ensure adequate ventilation.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to rear axle differential.
Failure to comply with the oil specifications can result in serious damage to the rear axle differential.

After completion of repair work, check the transmission oil level in the rear axle differential.
Use only the approved final drive transmission oil.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING STIFFENING STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to RELEASING THE PROP SHAFT FROM THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to RELEASING THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE M SPORT DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT OR RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to LOWERING REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to GUIDING OUTPUT SHAFT, LEFT OR RIGHT, OUT OF REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

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 axle 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 AND REPLACING THE CIRCLIP .
Refer to INSERTING THE LEFT OR RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT IN THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to LIFTING THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to ATTACHING THE LEFT OR RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT TO THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to FASTENING THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE M SPORT DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to CHECK/TOPPING UP OIL LEVEL IN THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to SECURING THE PROPELLER SHAFT ON THE REAR AXLE 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 REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .