Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints: Service and Repair

O-ring for output flange/driveshaft, replacing
(Transmission installed)

Special tools and equipment





^ 3402 pressure piece





^ VAG 1383 A engine/transmission lifter with universal transmission holder VAG 1359/2

Removing
- Remove front exhaust system with catalytic converter.





- Remove heat shield for driveshaft from cover for Torsion differential (arrows).





- Unbolt driveshaft -1- from transmission and let rest on heat shield -2-
- Secure driveshaft using wire (arrow) to bracket -3- of fuel lines or support driveshaft using VAG1383A engine/transmission hoist.
- Drain center differential gear oil.





- Unbolt output flange driveshaft while securing output flange/driveshaft against turning using a drift.
- Pull out output flange/driveshaft.





- Remove O-ring using appropriate screwdriver.

Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
^ Coat outer edge and sealing lip of oil seal with gear oil.





^ Drive O-ring in to stop using 3402 pressure piece.
^ Fill area between sealing lip and dust lip halfway with sealing grease G 052 128 Al.
^ Secure output flange/driveshaft with socket-head bolt.
^ Bolt driveshaft to output flange/driveshaft
^ Install front exhaust system with catalytic converter.
^ Fill transfer housing with gear oil and check oil level.





Tightening torques