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If a thicker or thinner shim to those fitted is required to adjust the
contact pattern, the overall thickness must be re-established with
a second shim. Failure to do this would alter the friction torque of
the bearing.

Determining friction torque of differential bearings, refer to
Replacing differential bearings, 

refer to 33 11 731.

Tooth contact pattern adjustment,

refer to 33 12 ... Basic rules for tooth contact pattern
adjustment.

Extract old shaft seal with special tool 00 5 010 in conjunction
with pressure piece.

Dip new shaft seals in final drive gear lube.

Drive in shaft seals with special tool 33 3 460 (impact bush) in
conjunction with special tool 00 5 500 up to stop.

Replace drive flange if the bearing surface is seriously scored.

RA  Replacing bearing for drive pinion (Type K) - final drive removed -

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Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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