How to replace a differential output shaft seal on an e90 BMW (Rear end diff leak repair)

This video shows how to properly repair a rear differential leak by replacing an output shaft seal on a 2006 e90 330xi. This video contains the information to do this on most BMWs but is an exact repair method for most if not all e9x cars from this era.

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Key moments below:

0:57 removing the axle nut
1:31 removing the axle bolts
3:39 removing lower control arm bolt
5:36 axle removal
6:40 output shaft removal
7:37 axle/diff seal removal
8:20 snap ring/ bearing inspection + information
8:40 old seal/ new seal comparison + information
9:29 axle/ diff seal installation
12:54 information about proper output shaft install *important*
13:50 spring clip replacement
14:25 output shaft install
15:27 axle installation
17:54 pulling the axle through wheel hub
20:57 axle bolts installation
23:13 torquing axle bolts
25:00 axle nut installation
26:25 reinstalling lower control arm bolt