27 21 040 Replacing radial shaft seal for actuator shaft (ATC 450)

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IMPORTANT:

Read and comply with notes on protection against ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
Remove CROSS MEMBER .

Disconnect connector (1).

Release screws (2) and remove transfer box from control unit (longitudinal torque module) (3).

Tightening torque: 22 Nm

Fig 1: Identifying Connector And Control Unit

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Thread special tool 23 0 490 (puller) into radial shaft seal (1).

Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).

Fig 2: Driving Out Radial Shaft Seal With Impact Weight Using Special Tool

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Push the assembly sleeve 11 1 380 (holding sleeve) over the actuator shaft.

IMPORTANT: Non-observance involves a risk of damage to the radial shaft seal.

Fig 3: Pushing Assembly Sleeve (11 1 380) Over Actuator Shaft

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Slide the new radial shaft seal (1) over the assembly sleeve (2) onto the actuator shaft.

Fig 4: Sliding Radial Shaft Seal Over Assembly Sleeve Onto Actuator Shaft

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Drive radial shaft seal fully home using special tool 11 1 200 and plastic hammer.

Remove the assembly sleeve.

Fig 5: Driving Radial Shaft Seal Fully Home Using Special Tool (11 1 200) And Plastic Hammer

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