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

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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 Alignment Tool (140 589 03 15 00)

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Pressing off

Press radial sealing ring (32a) out of the housing using a suitable screwdriver.
Pressing in
Coat sealing lip of radial sealing ring with universal hypoid gear oil.
Insert guide sleeve (032b) into side bearing cap (27b) and press in sealing ring (32a) up to the contact surface using alignment tool (032c).

Fig 2: Identifying Guide Sleeve, Side Bearing Cap And Sealing Ring
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