911 Carrera Targa F6-3600cc 3.6L SOHC (1996)
Differential Output Shaft: Service and Repair
Short Shaft (Left Side)
Rotary Shaft Seal
Removing and installing the rotary shaft seal for the short joint flange
Removal
NOTE: The rotary shaft seal can also be replaced with the transmission in installed condition.
1. Unscrew the hexagon screw for the joint flange and remove flange.
2. Lever out rotary shaft seal with VW 681.
Installation
1. Press in rotary shaft seal flush with suitable pressure piece.
2. Tighten hexagon screw for joint flange with 46 Nm (34 ft. lbs.).
Removing and Installing
Removing and installing short halfshaft flange
With transmission installed
Removal
NOTE: The halfshaft flange can only be removed if the suspension is partially disconnected.
1. Remove right rear wheel, engine/transmission guard and rear underside panel.
2. Remove heating pipe.
3. Remove control arm cover.
4. Disconnect drive shaft from transmission flange.
5. Partially disconnect suspension, refer to Steering and Suspension.
NOTE: The drive shaft need not be disconnected from the wheel.