Left Flange Shaft Seal, Removing And Installing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Slide Hammer SetVW 771
Slide Hammer Set - HookVW 771/37
Rear final drive 0BN - Seal Installer - Flange ShaftT10256
Rear final drive 0BP - Seal Installer - Flange Shaft LHT10434
Sealing GreaseG 052 128 A1

Removing

-- Remove left rear Drive Axle. Refer to Rear Suspension .

-- Remove the flange shaft seal using Slide Hammer SetVW 771 and Slide Hammer Set - HookVW 771/37.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Seal For Flange Shaft Using VW 771/1 And VW 771/37

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Installing - Rear Final Drive 0BN

Fig 2: Driving In New Oil Seal Up To Stop

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-- Coat outer edge of the seal with axle oil.

-- Drive on in new shaft seal as far as stop.

Installing - Rear Final Drive 0BP

Fig 3: Identifying Installation Of New Seal Using Thrust Piece T10434

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-- Coat outer edge of the seal with axle oil.

-- Drive on in new shaft seal as far as stop.

Continuation for All:

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

-- Install the left rear Drive Axle. Refer to Rear Suspension .

-- Check transmission fluid level in the rear final drive. Refer to REAR FINAL DRIVE AXLE OIL LEVEL, CHECKING .