Right Seal, Replacing: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Flange Shaft Circlip

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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.

Fig 2: Installing New Right Flange Shaft Seal

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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 Bearing/Bushing Installer - Multiple Use VW295.

-- Install the drive axle heat shield.

Fig 3: Identifying Left And Right Drive Axles

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-- Attach the drive axle to the flange shaft. Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVE AXLE and DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

Fig 4: Driveshaft Cover -1-

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-- Check gear oil level in manual transmission and fill. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .