Left Flange Shaft Seal

Left Flange Shaft Seal

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Slide Hammer-Complete Set (VW 771)

• Thrust Piece (T10260)

• Sealing Grease for Seal (G 052 128 A1)

Removing

- Remove the front final drive. Refer to => [ Front Final Drive ] Front Final Drive.

- Remove the left flange shaft using the slide hammer-complete set (VW 771).






- Remove the flange shaft seal using the slide hammer-complete set (VW 771).






Installing

- Install the new seal using the thrust piece (T10260).






- Fill the space between the sealing and dust lips half way with sealing grease for seal (G 052 128 A1).

- Check the dust cap for damage and replace it if necessary, before installing the flange shaft. Refer to => [ Left Flange Shaft Dust Cap ] Left Flange Shaft Dust Cap.

- Secure the flange shaft in a vice. Be sure to use jaw protectors - B -.






- Remove the circlip - A - with pliers.

- Install the new circlip into the groove in the flange shaft being careful not to overextend it.

- Install the flange shaft using a plastic hammer.

- Check the front final drive gear oil level. Refer to => [ Front Final Drive Gear Oil Level, Checking ] Front Final Drive Gear Oil Level, Checking.

- Install the front final drive. Refer to => [ Front Final Drive ] Front Final Drive.