Seal For Flange/Driveshaft On Front Final Drive, Replacing (Final Drive Removed): Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Installation Of Seal Using Assembly Tool T10430

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-- Cover the splines on the stub shaft with adhesive tape.

-- Lightly coat the outer circumference with oil.

-- Fill the space between the sealing- and dust lip half way with Sealing GreaseG 052 128 A1.

-- Install the new shaft seal into the seal seat on the final drive.

-- Install the shaft seal all the way in using Seal Installer - Front Final Drive Input ShaftT10430. Do not tilt it while installing.

-- Install the new dust cap using the T10430/1.

Fig 2: Identifying Installation Of Dust Cap Using Assembly Tool T10430/1

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-- Install a new O-ring -1- and new locking ring -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Seal -1- And Locking Ring -2-

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-- Install the front final drive:

Vehicles with 3.0L TFSI engine. Refer to FRONT FINAL DRIVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Vehicles with a 3.0L TDI engine. Refer to FRONT FINAL DRIVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Vehicles with a 6.0L TDI engine. Refer to FRONT FINAL DRIVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

-- Check transmission fluid level in front final drive. Refer to AXLE OIL LEVEL IN FRONT FINAL DRIVE, CHECKING .