Right Seal, Replacing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Always replace the flange shaft circlip -A-.

-- Clamp the flange shaft in a vise with jaw protectors. Remove the old circlip from the groove in the flange shaft using the new circlip -A-.

-- Lightly coat the outer circumference of the new shaft seal with oil.

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-- Install the new right flange shaft seal all the way without tilting it.

-- Fill the space between the sealing and dust lip halfway with Sealing Grease :G 052 128 A1 .

-- Drive in the flange shaft using the : VW295 .

-- Attach the drive axle to the flange shaft. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .

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-- Install the driveshaft heat shield and tighten the bolts to the tightening specification. Refer to Installing .

-- Fill the transmission fluid and check the level. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- If equipped, install the noise insulation -1- in the right wheel housing.

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-- Install the rear noise insulation. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .