Removing and Installing Sealing Ring For Short Flanged Shaft

Removing and installing sealing ring for short flanged shaft








Tool

Removal
1. Remove left rear wheel.
2. Uncouple left drive shaft on the transmission side.
3. Place oil collection pan under the transmission.





4. Unscrew fastening screw for flanged shaft.
5. Pull out flanged shaft.





6. Remove sealing ring with special tool VW 681.

Installation





1. Thinly coat sealing lip and outer circumference of sealing ring with Vaseline and insert sealing ring with special tool 3384 up to the stop.

Note!
^ The sealing ring must fit in the housing at the same depth all round.

2. Check the transmission oil in the final drive and top up if necessary (see Page - A1).