Pressing off and pressing in radial sealing ring at rear axle housing from the side - AR35.31-P-0540-05A

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			Replace radial sealing ring and coat the sealing lip with universal hypoid gear oil: ↓
		Universal hypoid gear oils (SAE 85 W-90)	BB00.40-P-0235-07A

Fig 1: Identifying Extractor (129 589 02 33 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Alignment Tool (124 589 01 15 00)

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On the 210 mm dia. rear axle center assembly the side bearing cover must not be unscrewed

Pressing out

Attach extractor behind rear radial sealing ring
Pull out radial sealing ring (70j)

Fig 3: Identifying Radial Sealing Ring
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Fig 4: Identifying Radial Sealing Ring
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Pressing in
Coat sealing lip of radial sealing ring with universal hypoid gear oil.
Press in radial sealing ring (70j) with alignment tool.

Fig 5: Pressing Radial Sealing Ring
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