Right Flange Shaft

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Old oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782

Removing 

Proceed as follows:

-- Remove noise insulation in center by loosening fasteners -1 through 4-.

Fig 1: Center Noise Insulation Fasteners And Center Noise Insulation Panel

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-- Remove right noise insulation -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Right Noise Insulation, Removal

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-- Remove right drive axle heat shield -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Protective Cap For Drive Axle On Engine

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-- Remove right drive axle from transmission flange shaft. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Disconnect electrical connector -1- on oil level thermal sensor -G266-.

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Level Thermal Sensor G266 Wire On Subframe

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-- Unclip bracket -2- for electrical wire to oil level thermal sensor -G266- on subframe.

-- Place used oil collection and extraction device V.A.G 1782 under transmission.

Fig 5: Identifying Right Flange Shaft Countersunk Bolt, Socket And Key T10107

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-- Remove right flange shaft bolt by installing 2 bolts in flange and counter holding flange shaft with assembly lever.

-- Remove flange shaft with spring, thrust washer and tapered ring.

Installing 

• Tightening specifications, refer to FLANGE SHAFTS AND SHAFT SEALS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW , HEAT SHIELD FOR RIGHT DRIVE AXLE 

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

-- Press flange shaft against spring force and tighten.

-- Install right drive axle. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Gear oil level, checking and topping off. Refer to GEAR OIL LEVEL, CHECKING AND FILLING .