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Removing and installing/replacing front
differential

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front underbody protection

Drain and dispose of front differential oil

Remove left output shaft

Press right output shaft approx. 7 to 8 cm out of front

differential

Remove front propeller shaft

Replacement only:

Replace front axle output flange on transfer case

Note: Replace the output flange to ensure a clean seal
on the transfer case.

Important!

Grip front differential firmly while releasing last bolt in order to
avoid damage caused by the differential falling.

Version with automatic transmission: If necessary, disconnect
hydraulic lines from oil sump.

 

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 31 50 7AZ

.

Detach front differential from oil sump and carefully feed out
towards bottom.

Installation:

Replace O-ring if necessary.

Coat O-ring with front differential oil.

RA  Removing and installing/replacing front differential

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04.02.2013  13:18

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