Removing the sealing ring
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Position the bevel gear on a workbench. Support the gear using a wooden block.
Use extractor 9997086 together with spacer ring 7086-1. Knock the seal towards the housing using the extractor sleeve.
Remove the seal using the impact driver handle of the extractor.
Check thoroughly that no seal residue remains.