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Fill area between sealing lip and dust lip halfway with  sealing grease (G 052 128 A1).

Before installing the flange shaft, check the dust cap  for damage. Replace the dust cap if necessary. 

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Remove old circlip - A - from groove in flange shaft  using pliers.

B Protective jaws

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Insert new circlip in groove of flange shaft, being careful not  to overstretch circlip.

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Drive in flange shaft using a plastic head hammer.

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Install front final drive. Refer to --> [ Front Final Drive ] See: Rear Final Drive/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Final Drive. 

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Check gear oil in front final drive. Refer to --> [ Gear Oil Checking ] See: Rear Final Drive/Final Drive Fluid/Service and Repair/Gear Oil
Checking. 

Dust Cap for Flange Shaft,  Replacing

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Press off dust cap - B - from flange shaft.

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