Passat Sedan L4-1781cc 1.8L Turbo (AEB) (1999)
Note: Always replace the drive flange shaft circlip Clamp the shaft in a vise, using protective jaw covers, and press the old circlip out of the
groove by using a new circle -A-.
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Pull out flange shaft oil seal with NEW 681.
Installing
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Drive in new right-hand flange shaft oil seal to 5.5 mm (0.217 inch) below surface of transmission housing.
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Pack space between sealing lip and dust lip with multi-purpose grease.
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Drive in new left-hand flange shaft oil seal to 5.5 mm (0.217 inch) below transmission housing outer surface.
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Drive flange shaft in with drift VW 295.
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Bolt drive axle to flange shaft.
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Reinstall drive axle cover plates.
Tightening torques
Drive axle to flanged shaft M8: 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Drive axle to flanged shaft M10: 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)
Cover plates above drive axles to transmission: 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)