Input Shaft Seal, Replacing, 0BD: Removing

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The flange/driveshaft seal can replaced only when the rear final drive is removed.

Follow the general repair information. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .

-- Remove the rear final drive. Refer to FINAL DRIVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Secure the rear final drive to the Holding Fixture VW540 using the bolts (M10 x 40) -arrows-.

Fig 1: Attaching Rear Final Drive To Holding Fixture

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-- Measure the friction torque before loosening the pinion nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool

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-- Write down this value.

CAUTION:

If, during the repair, the flange/driveshaft must be replaced, then this measured must be adjusted once again. Refer to FLANGE SHAFT RING, REPLACING, 0BD .

-- Mark the position of the drive pinion nut to the drive pinion -arrow-.

Fig 3: Locating Mark Of Pinion Nut On Pinion -Arrow-

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Determining Dimension "a" and Dimension "b"

Fig 4: Dimensions A And B

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Flange distance to the pinion = dimension -a-
Distance from the flange to the drive pinion nut = dimension -b-

-- Write down the established dimensions.

-- Secure the Retainer - Drive Flange 3028 to the flange/driveshaft with the bolts -A-.

Fig 5: Attaching 3028 To Flange/Driveshaft With Bolts -A-

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-- Secure the Holding Fixture - Gearbox Adapter T10235 in the threaded hole below the flange/driveshaft.

-- Loosen the pinion nut, at the same time the Retainer - Drive Flange 3028 must be supported on the Holding Fixture - Gearbox Adapter T10235 -arrow-.

-- Count the number of turns when removing the drive pinion nut and write it down.

-A - Three M 8 x 25 bolts

-B - 32 mm socket

-C - Toggle

-- Mark the position of the flange/driveshaft -arrow A- to the drive pinion -arrow B-.

Fig 6: Marking Installation Position Of Driveshaft Flange Relative To Drive Pinion

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-- Place the Drip Tray underneath.

Fig 7: Pulling Off Drive Shaft Flange Using Puller VW 391

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-- Secure the Puller - Multiple Use VW391 using the Two M 8 x 25 Bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove the flange/driveshaft.

-- Remove the shaft seal.

Fig 8: Removing Shaft Seal

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-- Clean the threads on the drive pinion.