Removing And Installing

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Fig 1: Securing Transmission On Holding Fixture With Tensioning Strap

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Transmission removed.
The transmission is secured on the Gearbox Support T40173 with the tensioning strap -1-.

-- Tilt the transmission toward the rear using the Gearbox Support T40173 so that no transmission fluid drains out.

-- Remove right flange shaft by fastening Puller - Flanged Shaft T10037 to transmission housing -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Right Flange Shaft By Fastening T10037

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Install the right flange shaft.

Fig 3: Identifying 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-.

-- Check the right flange shaft seal -arrow- for damage and replace it if necessary. Refer to RIGHT SEAL, REPLACING .

Fig 4: Prying Out Flange Shaft Sealing Ring

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

-- Drive in the flange shaft using the Bearing/Bushing Installer - Multiple Use VW295.

NOTE:

If any transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission fluid must be refilled after installing the transmission. Checking the oil level. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .