Rear Flange Shaft Seal: Removing

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-- Remove the center differential housing. Refer to CENTER DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING, TRANSMISSION INSTALLED .

-- Remove the circlip -arrow- on the inside of the housing.

Fig 1: Identifying Circlip On Inner Side Of Cover, Removal/Installation

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NOTE:

The circlip secures the flange shaft to the bearing in the housing.

-- Remove the flange shaft -A- from the center differential housing using the VW 409. To do this, place the housing on the VW 401 and VW 402.

Fig 2: Pressing Flange Shaft Out Of Self-Locking Center Differential Cover Using Punch VW 409

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NOTE:

Hold the flange shaft -A- with one hand so that it does not fall out.

-- Pry out the seal.

Fig 3: Prying Out Oil Seal

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NOTE:

Place a pry bar -A- underneath to protect the housing.