33 10 024 Replacing both radial shaft seals for output shafts at rear axle differential

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE .

Pull out radial shaft seal with special tools 00 5 010 and 33 1 308 .

Fig 1: Pulling Radial Shaft Seal

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Coat housing sheet metal flange and sealing lips of new radial shaft seal with approved OIL .

Drive new radial shaft seal to limit position with special tools 27 1 370 .

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools (27 1 370)

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NOTE: The installation protective ring (1) serves to protect the sealing lips of the radial shaft seal (2) when installing the output shaft.

Fig 3: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal And Protective Ring

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Installation note:

IMPORTANT:

High installation forces indicate that the output shaft spline teeth are damaged or deformed!

Check splines and replace parts if damaged.

Check dust plate (1) for damage, replace if necessary.

Replace circlip (2).

Coat highlighted contact surface (3) of output shaft with approved OIL .

Fig 4: Identifying Dust Plate, Circlip And Output Shaft Contact Surface

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Insert output shaft into rear axle final drive.

Pull out assembly protection ring at lug (1) until one of the two predetermined breaking points gives.

Fig 5: Identifying Assembly Protection Ring Lug

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After installation:

Check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL , correct if necessary.