Right Flange Shaft, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

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

Fig 1: Replacing Right Flange Shaft Locking Ring

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-- 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.

-- Check the right flange shaft seal -arrow- for damage and replace it if necessary. Refer to RIGHT SEAL, REPLACING .

Fig 2: Prying Out Flange Shaft Sealing Ring

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-- 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.

-- Check and fill the gear oil in front final drive. Refer to GEAR OIL, CHECKING LEVEL .