02J, 5 SPD. M/T

Flange shaft oil seals, replacing, 02J, 5 Spd. M/T

Transmission installed
- Observe general repair instructions.

Special tools and equipment





^ VW 771 Multi-purpose tool
^ VW 771/37 Puller hooks





^ 3106 Drift

Removing
Before replacing left side oil seal:
- Remove axle shaft.

Before replacing right side oil seal:
- Turn steering to right onto full lock stop.
- Remove axle shaft protective cap from engine, if installed.
- Disconnect axle shaft from flange shaft.
- Tie-up axle shaft as high as possible. Do not damage paint on axle shaft.
- Place drip tray underneath.





- Remove flange shaft cone head bolt.
- Remove flange shaft with spring.





- Pull out seal.

Note:
^ Do not damage sleeve, otherwise leaks will occur.
^ Replace sleeve if damaged.

Installing





- Drive seal into sleeve onto stop. Do not tilt seal.
- Fill space between sealing lip and dust lip with grease G 052 128 A1.
- Insert flange shaft.
- Install cone head bolt into flange shaft threaded piece.
- Install left side axle shaft or attach right side shaft to flange shaft.
- Install axle shaft protective cover if necessary.
- Top up transmission oil.

Tightening torques