Replacing Differential Seals

Replacing [1][2]differential seals

Special tools:
999 5768 Puller 999 5768 Puller
999 5769 Pilot 999 5769 Pilot
999 5770 Drift 999 5770 Drift
999 5771 Drift 999 5771 Drift

Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information is always correct.

Left-hand side

Preparatory work
Remove the drive shaft according to Removing drive shafts Drive Shafts, Removing

Removing the [1][2]differential seals, left-hand side




Place a container underneath the transmission.
Remove the metal ring in the seal. Use a small screwdriver.

Note! Do not insert the screwdriver between the ring and the end of the shaft. This may damage the mating surface.

Install the cap nut for extractor 999 5768 Puller 999 5768 Puller.
Lightly grease the locating pin on the extractor.
Use a ratchet with an extension and socket. Press the extractor in against the seal at the same time as the extractor is turned.
Tighten so that the threaded cone screws firmly into the seal.




Remove the cap nut for the extractor.
Install the extractor bracket and nut.
Remove the seal.
Check that no seal residue is left.




Lubricate the edges of the new seal using automatic transmission fluid.
Install locating pin 999 5769 Pilot 999 5769 Pilot.
Install the seal on the locating pin. Use drift 999 5770 Drift 999 5770 Drift.
Tap in the seal until the drift is against the transmission.
Remove the locating pin.
Check the oil level according to Checking the oil level Checking Oil Level
Install the drive shaft according to Installing drive shafts Drive Shafts, Installing

Right-hand side

Preparatory work
Remove the drive shaft according to Removing drive shafts Drive Shafts, Removing

Removing the [1][2]differential seals, right-hand side




Place a container underneath the transmission.
Install the cap nut for extractor 999 5768 Puller 999 5768 Puller.
Lightly grease the locating pin on the extractor.
Use a ratchet with an extension and socket. Press the extractor in against the seal at the same time as the extractor is turned.
Tighten so that the threaded cone screws firmly into the seal.




- Remove the cap nut from the extractor
- Install the extractor bracket and nut
- Remove the seal
- Check that no seal residue is left.




Lubricate the edges of the new seal using automatic transmission fluid.
Install locating pin 999 5769 Pilot 999 5769 Pilot.
Install the seal on the locating pin. Use drift 999 5771 Drift 999 5771 Drift.
Tap in the seal until the drift is against the transmission.
Remove the locating pin.
Check the oil level according to Checking the oil level Checking Oil Level
Install the drive shaft according to Installing drive shafts Drive Shafts, Installing