Passat Wagon L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (AAZ) (1996)
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Diameter a = 48.0 mm (1.890 in.)
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Height b = 6.8 mm (0.268 in.)
Removal
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Turn steering completely to right (full-lock)
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Disconnect right axle shaft from axle flange
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Tightening Torque:
Axle shaft to axle flange 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
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Press axle shaft upward as far as possible and support with block of wood, or equivalent, under shaft
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Remove seal
CAUTION: Avoid damaging surface finish of axle shaft.
NOTE: The following steps are for Removal of the Left Side Seal.
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Remove wheel
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Tightening Torque: Wheel to wheel hub 110 Nm (31 ft lb)
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Remove transmission support (A) (where applicable). Disconnect coolant overflow reservoir and lay it aside for access to the support
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Tightening Torque:
Transmission support to transmission 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
Transmission support to transmission mount 50 Nm (37 ft lb)
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Remove axle flange bolt
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Tightening Torque:
Axle flange to transmission 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
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Place oil pan underneath and remove axle flange
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Remove seal
Installation
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Install in reverse order of removal. In the process, note the following:
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Drive new axle flange seal in to stop
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Fill space between sealing lip and dust seal with multi-purpose grease
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Install axle flange
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Check transmission oil, if necessary top off to lower edge of filler opening