Pressing off, pressing in radial seal at side of rear axle housing - AR35.31-P-0540-05T

Universal hypoid-gear lubricants

Sheet 235.7

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

Fig 1: Identifying Drift (211 589 05 15 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Sleeve (203 589 01 14 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Drift (140 589 10 15 00)

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Pushing off 

Rear axle center assembly without side bearing cover.

1. Using a suitable screwdriver press radial sealing ring (32a) out of the rear axle housing.

   Shown on rear axle differential dia. 198 mm 

   Fig 4: Pressing Radial Sealing Ring Out Of Rear Axle Housing

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   Pressing in 

2. Coat lip of new radial sealing ring (32a) with universal hypoid gear oil.
3. Press in radial sealing ring (32a) using a drift (032c).

Press the radial sealing ring (32a) evenly into the rear axle housing in order to prevent leaks.

Shown on rear axle differential dia. 198 mm 

Fig 5: View Of Radial Sealing Ring

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