Right flange shaft seal, replacing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Right Flange Shaft Seal, Replacing

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Drip tray V.A.G 1306
Extractor lever VW 681
Thrust piece T10138

Work procedure

Transmission installed.

NOTE:

General repair notes → General Repair Notes .
Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions → Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions .

Place drip tray V.A.G 1306 underneath transmission.
Remove right flange shaft → Right flange shaft, removing and installing

Fig 2: Removing Flange Shaft Oil Seal

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Remove flange shaft sealing ring.
Coat outer circumference of gasket with gear oil.

Fig 3: Driving New Seal In Onto Stop

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Drive new seal in as far as the stop; be sure not to distort seal.

Installation position: The open side of the seal faces the transmission.

Fill area between sealing lip and dust lip halfway with sealing grease G 052 128 A1 .
Install right flange shaft → Right flange shaft, removing and installing
Check oil level in front final drive → Gear oil level in front final drive .