Right Flange Shaft, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Fig 1: Replacing Right Flange Shaft Locking Ring

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the circlip on the right flange shaft.

-- Clamp the flange shaft in a vise with jaw protectors. Use the new circlip -A- to press the previous circlip out of the flange shaft groove.

-- Inspect the right flange shaft seal for damages and replace if necessary. Refer to RIGHT SEAL, REPLACING .

-- Fill the space between the sealing and dust lip halfway with Sealing Grease G 052 128 A1.

-- Drive in the right flange shaft using the Bearing/Bushing Installer - Multiple Use VW295.

-- Install the drive axle heat shield. Refer to Fig 2.

Fig 2: Identifying Drive Axle Heat Shield

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-- Tighten the right drive axle on the transmission flange shaft. Refer to OVERVIEW - WHEEL BEARING -item 22-. .

-- Attach the right front wheel. Refer to 44 WHEELS, TIRES, WHEEL ALIGNMENT for torque specifications. .

-- Gear oil level in front final drive, checking and filling GEAR OIL .