Flange/Driveshaft Seal, Replacing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Bearing/Bushing Installer - Multiple Use VW295A
• Press Plate VW402
• Press Piece - Rod VW408A
• Support Channels VW457
• Separating tool 22 to 75 mm, such as Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating Tool - 12-75mm 17/1

Fig 1: Identifying Ring -A- From Flange/Driveshaft, Removal

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B -

Separating Tool - 12-75mm, such as Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating Tool - 12-75mm 17/1

Fig 2: Identifying Flange And Groove Position

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• The ridge -arrow 1- on the protective ring -A- must fit into the groove -arrow 2- on the flange -B-. The smaller outer circumference -arrow 3- faces the flange.

Fig 3: Identifying Ring -A- Onto Flange/Driveshaft, Installation

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• The protective ring -A- must fit into the groove all around the flange. Refer to Fig 2.