Flange Shaft Ring, Replacing, 0BE, 0BF

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The ring can only be replaced with the final drive and the flange shaft removed.

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Thrust Plate VW 401
Thrust Plate VW 402
Punch VW 412
Sleeve 40 - 21
Seal Press Sleeve 2003/1 from the Seal Installer 2003
Press Tube 3345
-3- Separating Tool 22 to 115 mm, for example, Kukko Separating Tool 22-115 mm 17/2

The rear final drive is removed. Refer to FINAL DRIVE .
Flange shaft removed. Refer to LEFT SEAL, REPLACING, 0BE, 0BF .

Fig 1: Identifying Ring -A- To Flange Shaft, Removal

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B - Separating device 22 to 115 mm, for example Kukko Separating Tool 22-115 mm 17/2

Fig 2: Carefully Install Ring -A- Onto Flange Shaft

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Protective ring installation location -A- : The larger outer circumference on the protective ring faces the Press Tube 3345.