New Beetle L5-2.5L (BPS) (2006)
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Remove right drive axle - B - from transmission direction of - arrow -.
‹› There is no separate flange shaft in the transmission but rather the drive axle is inserted into transmission.
‹› When prying the drive axle out of transmission, only the special tool must be used.. When using other tools to remove the axle shaft, such as a
screwdriver or an assembly lever, the transmission or the axle shaft will be damaged and must therefore be replaced.
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Raise right drive axle and secure (tie up).
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Place drip tray (V.A.G 1306) underneath.
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Seal drive axle opening on transmission with a clean cloth - A -.
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Using a standard drill bit - B - carefully drill a (2 to 4 mm in size), hole into outer metal ring of seal.
‹› Grease drill bit - B - so that drill shavings remain held.
‹› Drill through metal ring - C - only, otherwise transmission could be damaged.
‹› Illustration shows the left seal, procedure is the same on the right seal.
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Install a metal bolt (approx. 4 mm diameter) into drilled hole of seal - arrow -.