Pinion Seal

1. Mark position of propeller shaft drive flange in relation to rear axle drive flange

Remove:
- propeller shaft. Use socket 5244 for ordinary joint. Use counterhold 5426 for CV joint.
- drive flange retaining nut. Always use counterhold 5149 for ordinary joint and 5426 for CV joint.
- one bolt in weight





2. Mark position of drive flange in relation to pinion using light punch marks

3. Place container underneath axle to collect oil and drain oil.





4. Use puller 5304 and withdraw drive flange.





5. Use puller 5069 and withdraw seal.





6. Install new seal Lubricate seal. Use drift 2806.





7. Press on drive flange Use press tool 5156.

NOTE: Install flange as marked during removal.

8. Tighten drive flange to 180-200 Nm (133-148 ft. lbs.).
Use new, oiled nut.
No axial clearance is permissible.

NOTE: 200 Nm must not be exceeded, otherwise pinion bearing may be overtightened, resulting in bearing failure.

Check runout.
0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) [0.08 mm (0.0031 inch) for CV joint]

Install bolt in weight.





9. Install propeller shaft as per marking
Use socket 5244 for ordinary propeller shaft. Use new bolts and nuts. Tighten alternately to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
Use counterhold 5426 for shaft with CV joint.
First tighten bolts alternately to 8 Nm (6 ft. lbs.).
Finally, tighten alternately to 30 ± 5 Nm (22 ± 4 ft. lbs.).
Use new bolts.

10. Fill final drive with oil of correct specification.