Right Flange Shaft, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the circlip on the right flange shaft.

-- Clamp the flange shaft in a vise with jaw protectors. Remove the old circlip from the groove in the flange shaft using the new locking ring -A-.

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

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

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

-- Gear oil level in front final drive, checking and filling GEAR OIL, CHECKING LEVEL .