Right Seal, Replacing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Always replace the locking ring -A- on the flange shaft.

-- Clamp the flange shaft in a vise with jaw protectors. Remove the old circlip from the groove in the flange shaft using the new circlip -A-.

Fig 1: Replacing Right Flange Shaft Locking Ring

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-- Lightly coat the outer circumference of the new shaft seal with oil.

-- Drive in the shaft seal all the way without tilting using the Seal Installer - Flange Shaft T40163.

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

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

-- Attach the drive axle to the flange shaft. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the drive axle heat shield.

-- Check transmission fluid level. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .

Fig 2: Identifying Shaft Seal

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-- If equipped, install the noise insulation -1- in the right wheel housing.

Fig 3: Driveshaft Cover -1-

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-- Install the rear noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Tightening Specification