Left Flange Shaft Seal, Removing And Installing: Installing

Fig 1: Driving In New Oil Seal Up To Stop

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

-- Drive on in new shaft seal as far as stop.

-- Fill the space between the sealing- and dust lip half way with Sealing GreaseG 052 128 A1.

NOTE:

Before installing the flange shaft, check the dust cap for damage. Replace the dust cap if necessary. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT DUST CAP, REPLACING .

-- Remove the locking ring -A- from the groove on the flange shaft with pliers.

Fig 2: Identifying Old Circlip From Groove In Flange Shaft Using Pliers, Removal

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Protective jaws

-- Install the new locking ring into the groove in the flange shaft being careful not to overextend it.

-- Install the flange shaft using a plastic hammer.

-- Install the front final drive:

Vehicles with 3.0L TFSI engine. Refer to FRONT FINAL DRIVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Vehicles with a 3.0L TDI engine. Refer to FRONT FINAL DRIVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Vehicles with a 6.0L TDI engine. Refer to FRONT FINAL DRIVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

-- Check transmission fluid level in front final drive. Refer to AXLE OIL LEVEL IN FRONT FINAL DRIVE, CHECKING .