Sealing ring for differential - Removing and installing halfshaft flange: Removal

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Remove right halfshaft flange. To do this, place a chisel or spacer "A" under the halfshaft flange and pull out the halfshaft flange by turning the screw "B".

Fig 1: Placing Spacer Under Right Halfshaft Flange
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NOTE: Pull out left halfshaft flange by screwing in the hexagon-head bolts "A" on alternate sides. The bolts must be supported on the rib reinforcements of the cover (see Fig 2 ).

Fig 2: Pulling Out Left Halfshaft Flange By Screwing In Hexagon-Head Bolts
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Lever out sealing ring using a suitable tool.