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Force radial sealing ring out of rear axle housing by means of a screwdriver.

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Check running surface for radial sealing ring on universal flange. Replace universal flange, if running surface is worn.

Note:  Starting November 1979, only radial sealing rings with oil return feed thread and rubber-coated sheet-metal jacket will be available (B,
arrows). This change eliminates the ground thread on universal flange.

A Radial sealing ring without ground thread (1st version)
B Radial sealing ring with righthand thread and rubbercoated sheet-metal jacket (2nd version)

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