Golf III L4-2.0L (ABA) (1995)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
NOTE: Transmission installed
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Disconnect drive shaft from drive flange.
When Replacing Right-hand Oil Seal:
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Remove balance weight.
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Lay drive shaft to one side and secure.
When Replacing Left-hand Oil Seal:
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Mark installation position of ball joint/control arm mounting bolts and:
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Remove outer bolts (arrow A),
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Loosen inner bolt (arrow B).
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Turn steering to right, full lock.
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Swing ball joint out and place left-hand drive shaft to one side.
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Pierce sealing cap in drive flange with a screwdriver and pry out.
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Mount installation tool 3109 and remove circlip.
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Pull off drive flange with VW 391.
NOTE: On vehicles with flange for Tripod drive shaft the joint flange is removed with Kukko 18-0 puller and two 8 x 35 mm bolts with 8 mm
diameter washers.
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Pull out drive flange oil seal with VW681.