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
Notes
WARNING: Risk of burns! Only perform these tasks after exhaust system
has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION
F03 Only:
Remove underbody protection on left and right
Support front silencer with special tool 31 2 220 and a suitable universal
lifter.
In the case of a partial replacement piece, a body component is cut at a
point described in the repair instructions.
A reinforcement plate is bonded in to ensure sufficient strength.
Observe notes on REPAIR STAGE 2.
NOTE: The following graphics serve as general illustrations of
reinforcement plat