Replacing O-ring and sealing ring in left seal holder
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
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      Replacing O-ring and sealing ring in left seal holder
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    The gearbox or the left-hand drive shaft must have been removed from the car.
    
    
   
   
   
    
     
      
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        Remove the five screws of the seal holder and remove the seal holder by tapping with a drift from the backside. Put the shims, screws and seal holder in a safe place.
         
         
        
          
        
         
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        Press out the sealing ring with sleeve 87 91 311
        
          
        
        and support 87 92 236.
        
          
        
         
         
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        Detach the O-ring with a small screwdriver or similar.
         
         
        
          
        
         
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        Press the sealing ring on, using drift 87 90 859
        
          
        
        and drift 83 90 312,
        
          
        
        until it is in place. Use 87 92 236 as a counterstay.
         
         
        
          
        
         
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        Lubricate a new O-ring and carefully fit it.
         
         
        
          
        
         
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        Lubricate the sealing ring with gearbox oil.
         
         
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        Bolt on the seal holder and shims that were fitted originally. Tighten alternately.
         
         
        
          
        
         
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    Tightening torque 22 Nm (16 lbf ft).