Right Side Seal

Disconnect drive axle from drive flange, refer to Axle Shaft Assembly, Constant Velocity Type. Service and Repair

- Remove sealing cap from drive flange using screwdriver.
- Remove circlip.
- Place oil pan under transmission.





- Pull off drive flange.
- A in illustration = Kukko puller 18-1 or equivalent
- Remove oil seal using special tool VW681.





- Drive new drive flange oil seal in to stop.
- Lubricate space between sealing lips with gear oil.





- Install drive flange on shaft.
- Install circlip and new sealing cap.

NOTE: Drive cap into drive flange using wrench insert SW 30.

- Check final drive oil level, refer to Automatic Transaxle Differential Fluid. [1][2]Differential Fluid - A/T
- Tighten as follows:
- Drive axle to transmission:
8 mm bolt: 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
10 mm bolt: 80 Nm (59 ft lb)
- Drive shaft to wheel hub (Always Replace)
14 mm nut: 115 Nm (140 ft lb) plus an additional 1/4-turn (90°)
16 mm nut: 190 Nm (140 ft lb) plus an additional 1/4-turn (90°)1)