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.
IMPORTANT:
Installation protective ring must not slip out of shaft seal!
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