A4 Sedan V6-2.8L (AFC) (1996)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Right Flange Shaft Seal
NOTE: The following special tools and test equipment are required for this work:
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VW 681 - Lever
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3382 - Thrust piece
REMOVAL
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Remove right front wheel.
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Unbolt heat shield for right drive shaft.
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Remove right drive shaft.
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Remove central bolt of right flange shaft -arrow-; hold flange shaft with drift to prevent it from turning.
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Place oil drip tray below.
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Pull out right flange shaft.
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Use the lever VW 681 to remove seal for right flange shaft.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
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The open side of the seal faces toward the transmission.
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Moisten the outer circumference and sealing lip of the seal with gear oil or apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly.
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Use thrust piece 3382 to install seal for right flange shaft until thrust piece makes contact.
The seal must be installed to an equal depth all around in the housing.
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Check gear oil in final drive and top up, refer to Checking/Topping Up Oil Level.
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Tighten the following components to:
Right flange shaft to transmission: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
Drive shaft to flange shaft: 80 Nm (59 ft lb)
Drive shaft to wheel hub:
14 mm stretch bolts (replace): 115 Nm (85 ft lb) + 90°