WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through
the skin! RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
To avoid serious damage to the rear
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE
Use special tools 00 5 010 and 32 1 060 /33 1 308 to remove radial shaft seal
Fig. 35: Removing Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tools (00 5
Special tools required:
11 7 201
22 13 485
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Drain engine oil.
Remove flywheel.
Remove bottom of oil sump.
NOTE: Support bush (2) is included in delivery specification.
If the crankshaft seal (1) is stored for more than six months without the
support sleeve (2),
Lever footwell light (1) in direction of arrow out of panel for pedals (2).
Disconnect plug connection behind and remove footwell light (1).
Fig. 96: Removing Footwell Light
Lever footwell light (1) in direction of arrow out of door trim (2).
Disconnect plug connection behind and remove footwell