Flanged shaft seals, replacing

Special tools and equipment 

Fig 1: Special Tool - Oil Seal Extractor Lever VW 681

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• VW 681 Seal extractor

Fig 2: Fitting Drift 2062

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• 2062 Driver
• Container

Removing 

• Transmission installed

• Remove shield, if installed, from underneath transmission.

When replacing left seal: 

• If necessary, partially remove the front part of the exhaust system.

Refer to

• 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AMB
• 26 EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 3.0 LITER 6-CYL. 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AVK, BGN
• 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BHF

Continuation for both seals: 

Fig 3: Axle Shaft Shielding Plate

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• Remove splash plate, if installed, above drive axles (arrows).
• Detach drive axles -1- from flanged shafts, and tie up as high as possible; do not damage surface protection.
• Place drip tray underneath.
• Unscrew flanged shaft securing bolt; for this purpose, screw two bolts into the flange and counterhold the flanged shaft using a tire lever.

• Pull out flanged shaft.

Fig 4: Removing Drive Flange Seal Using Extractor Lever VW 681

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• Pull out flanged shaft seal with VW 681.

Installing 

• Lightly oil outer circumference of seal.

Fig 5: Driving In Flange Shaft Seal

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• Drive in new seal for right-hand flanged shaft to a depth of 5.5 mm below surface of housing and for left-hand flange to a depth of 5.5 below surface of cover.

• Pack space between sealing and dust lips with sealing grease G 052 128 A1.
• Insert flanged shaft.
• Fasten flanged shaft with cone head bolt.
• Bolt drive axle to flanged shaft.

Refer to 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION

• Bolt on cover plates for drive axle if present.
• If necessary, reinstall exhaust system and align free of stress.

Refer to

• 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AMB
• 26 EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 3.0 LITER 6-CYL. 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AVK, BGN
• 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BHF

• Top up oil in transmission and check oil level. Refer to Transmission oil level, checking .
• Install shield.

Tightening torques