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Replacing Left Radial Seal on Differential (GS5-52BG)




23 11 201 - Replacing left radial seal on differential (GS5-52BG)





Special tools required:
- 23 0 360 23 0 360 Drift
- 23 0 490 23 0 490 Extractor





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove left axle shaft Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Drive Shaft.





Drive a hole into radial shaft seal (1) using a center punch.

Important!
Do not use a drill as drillings may result in transmission malfunction.

Screw special tool 23 0 490 23 0 490 Extractor into center punch hole.

Drive out with impact weight (2).

Important!
Risk of damage:
Damage to the differential case will result in oil leaks!





Drive radial seal with special tool 23 0 360 23 0 360 Drift into differential case until seal is flush with differential case.





Installation:
Push drive shaft over resistance of snap ring. The drive shaft must snap audibly into place.

Check differential oil level and check for leaks.