23 11 201 Replacing Rotary Shaft Seal on Left of Differential (GS6-53BG/DG/55BG)

23 11 201 - Replacing radial shaft seal on left of differential (GS6-53BG/DG/55BG)





Special tools required:
- 23 0 370 23 0 370 Drift
- 23 0 490 23 0 490 Extractor





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove left axle shaft 31 60 003 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Output Shaft





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

Check differential oil level 00 11 229 Oil Change In Manual Gearbox and check for leaks.





Screw special tool 23 0 490 23 0 490 Extractor into radial shaft seal (1).

Withdraw radial seal from transmission housing with aid of impact weight.

Important!
Risk of damage:

Radial shaft seal must not be levered out with special tool.

Damage to the differential case will result in oil leaks!





Installation:
Coat sealing lips of radial seal with gear oil.

Drive radial seal with special tool 23 0 370 23 0 370 Drift into differential case until seal is flush with differential case.

Check differential oil level and check for leaks.