BMW X5: Replacing Radial Shaft Seal For Drive Flange (ATC 700)
Special tools required:
- 23 0 490
- 27 1 460 DRIFT
IMPORTANT: After completing work, check gear oil level, see Replenishing /Changing Transfer Case Oil (ATC 700) and top up if necessary.
Use only approved gear oil in this transfer box.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove transfer box
Drive a hole into radial shaft seal (1) using a centre punch (2).
IMPORTANT: Do not use a drill as drillings may result in transmission malfunction.
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Fig. 19: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal And Centre Punch
Screw in special tool 23 0 490.
Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).
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Fig. 20: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal And Impact Weight With Special Tools
Drive in radial shaft seal with special tool 27 1 460.
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Fig. 21: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal With Special Tool (27 1 460)
Add final details to vehicle.
Check oil level.
Check transmission for leaks.
REPLACING RADIAL SHAFT SEAL FOR OUTPUT FLANGE (ATC 700)
Special tools required:
- 23 0 490
- 27 1 480
IMPORTANT: After completing work, check gear oil level and top up if necessary.
Use only approved gear oil See Replenishing /Changing Transfer Case Oil (ATC 700)in this transfer box.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove underbody protection.
- Support transmission.
- Release exhaust system bracket.
- Remove propeller shaft.
- Remove transmission cross-member.
Release retaining ring (1).
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Fig. 22: Identifying Retaining Ring
Installation:
Replace O-ring in output flange.
Check that O-ring is in correct position.
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Fig. 23: Identifying O-Ring In Output Flange
IMPORTANT: The propeller shaft may move when the output flange is pushed on. The retaining ring can thus no longer be fitted.
Installation:
- Push on output flange.
- Using 2 screwdrivers, press output flange downwards or output shaft (2) upwards until groove for retaining ring is completely visible.
- Fit retaining ring.
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Fig. 24: Pressing Output Flange Downwards Or Output Shaft Upwards
Drive a hole into radial shaft seal (1) using a centre punch (2).
IMPORTANT: Do not use a drill as drillings may result in transmission malfunction.
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Fig. 25: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal And Centre Punch
Screw in special tool 23 0 490.
Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).
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Fig. 26: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal And Impact Weight With Special Tool
(23 0 490)
Drive in radial shaft seal with special tool 27 1 480 DRIFT.
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Fig. 27: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal With Special Tool
Add final details to vehicle.
Check oil level.
Check transmission for leaks.
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Special tools required:
23 0 490
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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission oil level. See
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Use only the approved g
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