SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Leon Mk1 > 02T 5-speed manual gearbox | Final drive, differential, differential lock | Seals for flanged shafts: replacement

Right flanged shaft seal: replacing

l	Gearbox must be fitted

In order to avoid the sun gears from falling toward one side of the differential, always assemble/remove only one of the articulation flanges.

–	With the ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth strap.

Note

For vehicles fitted with a coded radio, first check the anti-theft code

–	Remove the right hand side complete half-shaft → Running gear, front-wheel drive; Rep. Gr.40.

–	Fit tray -T20173- beneath gearbox.

–	Remove the securing bolt from the flanged shaft, by screwing two bolts onto the shaft and counter supporting the shaft with the help of an assembly lever.

–	Remove the flanged shaft with the compression spring, thrust washer and conic ring.

–	Remove flanged shaft seal by levering with extractor -T20143-.

–	Lightly lubricate outer edge of new seal.

–	Fill the space between the lip seal and the dust guard with grease. → Spare Parts catalogue

–	Fit new seal as far as it will go using pressure tool -T20133- without tilting it.

–	Secure flanged shaft with conical bolt, using counterhold -T20005-.

Rest of installation is carried out in the reverse sequence, observing the following:

–	Fit the right hand side complete half-shaft → Running gear, front-wheel drive; Rep. Gr.40.

–	Check gearbox oil level → Chapter.

–	Connect ground strap on battery.

Note

When the battery is re-connected, depending on which version, the vehicle equipment will have to be encoded.

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