Flange Shaft Ring, Replacing, 0BE, 0BF

• 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
• Bearing Installer - Differential Bearing40 - 21
• Seal Installer - Flywheel Oil Seal Kit - Press Sleeve 2003/1 from the Seal Installer - Flywheel Oil Seal Kit2003
• Bearing Installer - Wheel Bearing3345
• Separating Tool - 22-115mm, such as Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating Tool - 22-115mm 17/2

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

Fig 1: Identifying Ring -A- To Flange Shaft, Removal

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B -

Separating Tool - 22-115mm, such as Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating Tool - 22-115mm 17/2

Fig 2: Carefully Install Ring -A- Onto Flange Shaft

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• Protective ring installation location -A- : The larger outer diameter on the protective ring faces the Bearing Installer - Wheel Bearing3345.