3 Series E46 330xd (M57) TOUR
Note on E46:
Output shaft is not pressed out of drive flange.
Swivel bearing (1), output shaft (2) and control arm (3) remain
together as a single unit during removal and installation.
Remove left output shaft. This operation is described in the
section "Removing and installing left or right output shaft".
Use a screwdriver (2) to lever radial seal (1) out of front differential
housing (3).
Remove protective sleeve (2) from radial seal (1).
Note:
New radial seal (1) is equipped with a protective sleeve (2).
This protective sleeve serves to protect the sealing lips
against damage when the output shaft is inserted into the
front differential.
RA Replacing radial seal on left output shaft
BMW AG - TIS
16.02.2013 01:02
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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