Right Flange Shaft and Seal

Right Flange Shaft and Seal

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Slide Hammer-Complete Set (VW 771)

• Drift Sleeve (3158)

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

Removing

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Turn the steering wheel as far as possible toward the right.

- Remove the drive axle heat shield bolts - arrows - and shield, if equipped.





- Remove the drive axle from the flange shaft.

- Tie the drive axle up as far as possible. Be careful not to damage the paint on the drive axle.

- Place the drip tray under the transmission.

- Remove the bolt for the flange shaft, by installing two bolts into the flange and counter holding the flange shaft using a pry bar.

- Remove the flange shaft and the pressure spring.

- Remove the flange shaft seal using the (VW 771) and the (VW 771/37).





Installing

- Install the seal all the way in without tilting it using the (3158).





- Fill the space between the sealing and dust lip half way with sealing grease for seals (G 052 128 A1).

- Install the flange shaft.

- Secure the flange shaft with the bolt and tighten it to 25 Nm.

- Install the drive axle to the flange shaft.

- Install the drive axle heat shield and bolts - arrows -, if equipped.





- Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to => [ Transmission Fluid, Checking ] Service and Repair.

- Install the noise insulation.