Seal Between Front Axle Differential Lock And Transmission, Replacing On Front Axle Differential Lock: Installing

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Make sure when installing the seal, that the support washer -B- is inserted. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK COMPONENTS .

-- Fill the space on the new seal between the sealing/dust lip -arrow- halfway with Sealing Grease:G 052 128 A1 .

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-- Lightly oil the outer edge of the new seal.

-- Install the seal all the way in without tilting it.

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-- Install front axle differential lock. Refer to FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK, INSTALLING .

-- Check the front axle differential lock fluid level.