Left flange shaft, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Drip Tray V.A.G 1306

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Drip tray V.A.G 1306

Fig 2: Puller T10037

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Puller T10037

Removing

Transmission installed.

Fig 3: Noise Insulation Quick-Release Fasteners

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Loosen quick-release connectors - 2 - and remove rear noise insulation.

Fig 4: Noise Insulation In Wheel Housing (Left And Right)

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Remove sound insulation in left wheel housing - arrow -.

Fig 5: Removing Heat Shield For Left Drive Axle

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Remove heat shield - arrows - from transmission above left drive axle.
Remove left drive axle from transmission flange and tie up.
Place drip tray V.A.G 1306 underneath transmission.

Fig 6: Removing Bolts On Retaining Bracket For Left-Side Flange Shaft

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Remove bolts - arrows - on left flange shaft retaining plate.

Fig 7: Using Puller T10037 To Pull Flange Shaft Out

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Tighten Puller T10037 on differential cover - arrow -.
Pull left flange shaft using puller T10037 only far enough out until bearing on shaft is pulled out of transmission housing.

Fig 8: Removing/Inserting Flange Shaft Into Transmission And Guide Shaft Into Seal On Differential

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Pull flange shaft - A - out of transmission while holding shaft centered on differential opening - arrow -.

NOTE:

If you do not keep the shaft centered, the splines of the shaft will fall against the inner seal between final drive and transmission housing. The seal will be damaged and will have to be replaced → Final drive/transmission housing seal, replacing .

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Clean flange shaft.

Fig 9: Removing/Inserting Flange Shaft Into Transmission And Guide Shaft Into Seal On Differential

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Insert flange shaft - A - into transmission and guide shaft into seal of differential - arrow - , keeping shaft centered.

NOTE:

If the shaft is not held centered, the shaft teeth damage the sealing ring between the final drive and transmission housing. The seal must then be replaced → Final drive/transmission housing seal, replacing .

Fasten left drive axle to the flange shaft → 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION .
Check oil level in front final drive → Gear oil level in front final drive .

Torque specifications

Component	Nm
Mounting plate for left flange shaft to transmission	23
Heat shield for drive axle to transmission	23