Axle Shaft Seal Rings, Replace
 Remove, Disconnect Disconnect ground cable from battery. Raise vehicle. Completely remove tension struts (arrows down) with control arm (arrow up) and stabiliser. As of MY '96 for vehicles with petrol engines and power steering or air conditioning - unbolt partial engine compartment cover (front, right) from tension strut for this operation. | 
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Remove axle shafts with KM-460-2-B (illus. I) and tie up axle shafts. Optionally, a new Remover KM-901 can be also be used. Push seal ring out of right transmission side with mounting lever (illus. II).
 Important! Fluid escapes. Do not damage seating surfaces of seal rings on transmission. | 
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Remove, Disconnect Pull seal ring out of left side with KM-557-A (1, illus. I).
 Install, Connect Drive new seal rings in flush with KM-519 (illus. II). Push spring strut (on left side) to one side. Completely install tension strut with control arm and stabiliser.
 Inspect Check transmission fluid level - see operation "Transmission Fluid Level, Check and Correct". | 
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