Flange Shaft Ring, Replacing, 0BC

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The ring can only be replaced with the final drive and the flange shaft removed.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Press Plate VW401
Press Plate VW402
Press Piece - Multiple Use VW412
Press Piece - Lower Ball Joint 3146
-3- Separating Tool - 22-115mm, for example Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating Tool - 22-115mmKukko 17/2

The rear final drive is removed. Refer to FINAL DRIVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Flange shaft removed. Refer to LEFT SEAL, REPLACING, 0BC .

Fig 1: Identifying Separating Tool

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B -

Puller - Quick Action Separating Tool - 22-115mm, for example Kukko 17/2

Fig 2: Installing Ring -A- On Flange Shaft

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Ring installed position -A- : the larger outer diameter faces the flange.