Drive shaft flange seal, replacing: Removing

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Remove rear section of exhaust system as from clamp(s):

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 2.0 LITER 4-CYL. 4V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BPG, BWT
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 3.2 V6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BKH
26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BNS
26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BHF

; Removing and installing exhaust-system components

Fig 1: Markings On Driveshaft Flange (Dots)

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Check whether there is a factory marking (paint dot) on drive shaft. If you do not find one, mark the position of the constant velocity joint -arrow A- relative to the rear final drive -arrow B-with a colored dot
Disconnect drive shaft from rear final drive and tie it up to exhaust system brackets. Refer to Drive shaft, removing and installing .
Place engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with universal transmission mounting 1359/2 under final drive and secure final drive.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts At Transmission Support

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Remove securing bolts -arrows- of left final drive support.
Carefully lower final drive until flange is freely accessible.
Color-mark the position of the securing nut for the drive pinion.