Flange/Driveshaft Seal, Replacing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Bearing/Bushing Installer - Multiple Use :VW295A 
• Press Plate :VW402 
• Press Piece - Rod :VW408A 
• Support Channels :VW457 
• Separating tool 22 to 75 mm, such as Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating Tool - 12-75 mm :17/1 

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B - Separating Tool - 12-75 mm, such as Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating Tool - 12-75 mm :17/1 

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• The ridge -arrow 1- on the protective ring -A- must fit into the groove -arrow 2- on the flange -B-. The smaller outer circumference -arrow 3- faces the flange.

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• The protective ring -A- must fit into the groove all around the flange. Refer to the figure above.