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Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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Clean the threads for the nut on the drive pinion.

Installing

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Drive new seal in until seated; be sure not to distort seal.

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Fill area between sealing lip and dust lip halfway with  sealing grease (G 052 128 A1).

Before installing driveshaft flange, check the dust cap  for damage. Replace the dust cap if necessary. 

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Install driveshaft flange, being aware of the marking from removal. 

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Coat threads of new nut with locking fluid Loctite (648).

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Tighten new nut for drive pinion until friction torque measured  prior to removal is attained.

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