Flange Shaft Protective Ring, Replacing

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Press Plate VW401
Press Plate VW402
Press Piece - Multiple Use VW412
Bearing Installer - Differential Bearing 40-21
Seal Installer - Flywheel Oil Seal Kit - Press Sleeve 2003/1 from the Seal Installer - Flywheel Oil Seal Kit 2003
Bearing Installer - Wheel Bearing 3345
Separating Tool - 22-115mm, such as Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating Tool - 22-115mm 17/2

Fig 1: Identifying Ring -A- To Flange Shaft, Removal

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Separating Tool - 22-115mm, such as Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating Tool - 22-115mm 17/2

Fig 2: Carefully Install Ring -A- Onto Flange Shaft

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Protective ring installation location -A- : The larger outer diameter on the protective ring faces the Bearing Installer - Wheel Bearing 3345.