Pressing Out Flange Shaft
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-- Remove the circlip before remove the flange shaft REMOVE THE CIRCLIP -ARROW-. .
-- Position the center differential housing so the flange shaft does not come into contact with the VW 401 and VW 402 when pressing it off.