O-Ring at Cover For Final Drive, Replacing

O-ring at cover for final drive, replacing
Special tools and equipment





^ VAG 1306 drip tray

Removing





- Loosen bolt drive axle/wheel hub while the vehicle is still standing on its wheels.
- Remove right wheel.
- Remove heat shield for right drive axle.
- Remove right drive axle:
- Remove right front exhaust pipe.
- Remove right transmission support.





- Remove bolt for flange shaft (arrow) while securing against turning using a drift.
- Place VAG1 306 drip tray underneath.
- Remove right drive flange.





- Remove bolts for final drive cover opposite of shown tightening sequence and remove cover.

Installing





- Replace sealing ring (arrow).





- Install cover for final drive.
Tightening sequence:
^ 1. Stage: Tighten bolts -1- to -3- by hand
^ 2. Stage: Tighten bolts -1- to -12- in specified sequence to tightening torque

- Install right drive flange.
- Install transmission support.
- Install right front exhaust pipe.
- Install drive axle.
- Top-up and check gear oil in front final drive.





Tightening torques