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Right Flange Shaft






Right Flange Shaft

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Oil Collecting and Extracting Device (V.A.G 1782)

Removing

=> [ Repair Information ] Repair Information

=> [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

- Remove right front wheel.

- Remove the noise insulation - 1 -.





Depending on the version, different noise insulation may be installed.

- Disconnect the connector - 1 - on the oil level thermal sensor (G266).





- Unclip the bracket - 2 - from the electrical wire to the oil level thermal sensor on the subframe.

- Remove the right drive axle heat shield - arrows -.





- Remove the right drive axles from the transmission flange.

- Place the (V.A.G 1782) under the transmission.

- Remove bolt for right flange shaft, by screwing two bolts into the flange and counter-holding the flange shaft with a pry bar.





- Remove the flange shaft with the pressure spring, the thrust washer and the tapered ring.





Installation

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Seals and Flange Shafts Overview ] Seals and Flange Shafts Overview.

- Press in the flange shaft and secure it with a new bolt.

- Install the right driveshaft.