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      02-22-2018, 02:59 PM   #2
desertman123
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Drives: '08 128i
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Location: Orlando, FL

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1992 Honda Beat  [9.50]
2008 BMW 128i  [10.00]
2014 BMW 528i  [10.00]
Not sure if our cars need some special gadget but here's what I used for the differential output flange seals. Literally just a 'seal remover tool', I got it for $7 at Harbor Freight.



To install the seal just use a bearing/race press kit, or a socket thats sliiiightly smaller than the overall diameter of the seal.

Take note of the depth of the old seal. I don't know if there's a lip that stops it, but on my diff there was not, and I ended up pressing the seal too deep, thus ruining it. You may wanna buy 2 seals, and return 1 if you successfully press the first one in.


edit: SCRATCH THAT doesn't look like that's the proper technique. Check out this video

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Parents' 2014 528i - Mineral White/Ivory White - fully loaded
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