Flange Input Shaft Ring, Replacing, 0BC

• The ring can only be replaced with the input shaft removed.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Bearing/Bushing Installer - Multiple Use VW295A
• Press Plate VW402
• Press Piece - Rod VW408A
• Support Channels VW457
• -3- Separating device 12 to 75 mm, for example Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating Tool - 12-75mm17/1

• Input shaft removed. Refer to INPUT SHAFT SEAL, REPLACING, 0BC .

Fig 1: Removing Ring -A- From Flange/Driveshaft

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B -

Puller, for example, Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating Tool - 12-75mm 17/1

Fig 2: Identifying Flange And Groove Position

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• The ridge -arrow 1- on the protective ring -A- must fit into the groove -arrow 2- on the flange -B-. The smaller outer circumference -arrow 3- faces the flange.

Fig 3: Identifying Ring -A- Onto Flange/Driveshaft, Installation

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• The protective ring -A- must fit into the groove all around the flange. Refer to Fig 2.