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Install radial shaft seal

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NOTE: The installation protective ring (1) serves to protect the sealing lips of the radial shaft seal (2) when the output shaft is being installed.
Fig 1: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal And Installation Protective Ring
G08527713Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: Installation protective ring must not slip out of shaft seal!
Fig 2: Driving Shaft Seal With Special Tool (31 4 160)
G08527714Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Drive in shaft seal with special tool 31 4 160 to limit position.

Carefully remove special tool 31 4 160 .

Open installation protective ring (1).

Check FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEVEL , correct if necessary