INPUT SHAFT SEAL, REPLACING, 0D3 "quattro sport": Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying New Seal -A- On T40222/1

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

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

-- Place the new shaft seal -A- on the Guide Sleeve:T40222/1 .

-- Make sure the shaft seal spring is in its installation position behind the sealing lip.

-- Coat outer edge of the seal with gear oil.

-- Push the Guide Sleeve:T40222/1 with the shaft seal -A- onto the pinion -B-.

-- Install the shaft seal all the way. Be careful not to bend it.

Fig 2: Identifying Shaft Oil Seal Installer T40222

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-- Warm up the flange/driveshaft -B- with an Inductive Heater:VAS 6414 or a Heating Plate to 115 °C (239 °F).

Fig 3: Locating Mark Position Of Flange/Driveshaft To Pinion

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CAUTION:

Hot components.

Burning of hands is possible.

- Wear safety gloves.

- If using a Heating Plate the temperature must be observed using a Digital Thermometer:VAS 6519 .

-- Position the flange/driveshaft -B- on the pinion -A- so that the mark -arrow- is in a straight line.

-- Install the flange/driveshaft using the Seal Installer - Hollow Shaft:T10380 until it stops.

Fig 4: Identifying T10380

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