Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing right flange shaft

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782-

t	Puller -T10037-

t	Socket -T10107-

Removing –  Remove right drive shaft → Running gear - front and four-wheel drive; Rep. gr.40. –  Unbolt heat shield for right drive shaft from bevel box -arrows-.

–  Position used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- under gearbox. –  Remove countersunk bolt for right flange shaft with socket -T10107- by screwing 2 bolts into flange and counterholding flange shaft with a lever.

–  Pull out flange shaft with puller -T10037-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal. During this step, observe the following:   Note Renew flange shaft countersunk bolt.

–  Remove seal -A- from groove -arrow- and renew. –  Carefully drive in flange shaft while turning it. –  Secure flange shaft with new countersunk bolt, torque specification → Chapter –  Install right drive shaft → Running gear - front and four-wheel drive; Rep. gr.40. –  Check oil level in bevel box and top up → Chapter. Specified torques

Component	Nm
Heat shield for drive shaft to bevel box	25