volkswagen Workshop Repair Guides

Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Installing > < Renewing left flange shaft oil seal with gearbox installed
Removing
Removing
–  Remove left wheel.
–  Remove noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.
–  Remove lower part of front left wheel housing liner → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.
–  Turn steering to left lock.
–  Disconnect drive shaft from flange shaft → Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.40.
–  Raise drive shaft as high as possible and secure. Take care not to damage paint on drive shaft in the process.
–  Place drip tray under gearbox.
   
–  Remove flange shaft securing bolt by screwing two bolts into flange and counterholding flange shaft with a lever.
–  Pull out flange shaft with compression spring.
  V34-2737
–  Pull out flange shaft oil seal using multipurpose tool -VW 771- and puller hooks -VW 771/37-.
  V39-1961

Installing > < Renewing left flange shaft oil seal with gearbox installed