Right Flange Shaft, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Circlip

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Install in reverse order of removal.Note The Following:

NOTE:

Replace The Circlip On The Right Flange Shaft.

-- Clamp the flange shaft in a vise with jaw protectors. Use the new circlip -A- to press the previous circlip out of the flange shaft groove.

-- Inspect the right flange shaft seal for damages and replace if necessary. Refer to RIGHT SEAL, REPLACING .

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

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

-- Install the drive axle heat shield. Refer to the figure below;

Fig 2: Identifying Drive Axle Heat Shield

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-- Tighten the right drive axle on the transmission flange shaft. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .

-- Attach the right front wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Gear oil level in front final drive, checking and filling GEAR OIL .