LEFT SEAL, REPLACING, 0D3 "quattro sport" AND 0BX "quattro sport": Removing

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Follow all general repair information. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .

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

-- Remove the flange shaft bolt. To do this, install two bolts into the flange and counterhold the flange shaft using an assembly lever.

Fig 1: Identifying Flange Shaft Bolt, Removal

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-- Remove the flange shaft.

Tip:

If it is not possible to remove the flange shaft by hand, then use the Slide Hammer Set VW 771 to remove it.

-- Remove flange shaft seal with the Slide Hammer Set :VW 771 and Slide Hammer Set - Pulling Hook :VW 771/37 .

Fig 2: Identifying Flange Shaft Seal, Removal

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