Driveshaft Output Flange Shaft Seal, Replacing

Driveshaft Output Flange Shaft Seal, Replacing

• A revised seal with sealing lip - arrow B - is being supplied for the driveshaft output flange (rear flange shaft). To assure perfect sealing, the output flange/driveshaft must be replaced.





• Check the part numbers to prevent a repeat repair or having to replace the output flange/driveshaft. The output flange/driveshaft with a groove - arrow A - for the seal with sealing lip has part number ( 01V 409 809 A).

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Thrust Piece (T40105)

Procedure

- Remove the front exhaust pipes.

- Remove driveshaft heat shield - arrows -.





- Remove the driveshaft - 1 - from the transmission. Refer to and lay it on the heat shield - 2 -.





- Secure driveshaft with wire - arrow - on fuel line bracket - 3 - or support driveshaft with Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A).

- Drain axle oil in transfer case. Refer to => [ Gear Oil Level in Transfer Case, Checking and Correcting ] .

- Remove output flange Counter-hold output flange with mandrel to keep it from turning.





- Remove output flange.

- Remove the seal with a suitable screwdriver.





CAUTION!
Pay attention to the depth.

Never install the seal to tool stop.

• Drive-in depth: 1.7 mm under surface of cover.

- Install the seal evenly using the Thrust Piece ( T40105) to the installation depth without tilting the seal.





- Secure output flange with hex socket head bolt.

- Attach the driveshaft to the transmission.

- Fill transfer case with gear oil and check oil level. Refer to => [ Gear Oil Level in Transfer Case, Checking and Correcting ] .

Tightening Specifications