Flange/Driveshaft Protective Ring, Replacing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Press Plate :VW 401

Fig 1: Press Plate
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Press Piece - Rod :VW 407

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Press Piece - Multiple Use :VW 412

Fig 2: Identifying Press Piece - Multiple Use VW412
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Seal Installer - Flange Shaft :T10049

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-3- 22 to 75 mm Separating Tool, for example Splitter :VAS251411

Fig 3: Commercially Available Puller Set
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Flange/driveshaft removed.

Press the protective ring off the flange/driveshaft.

Fig 4: Pressing Dust Cap Off Of Driveshaft Flange

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A -

22 to 115 mm Separating Tool, for example Splitter :VAS251411

Install the protective ring arrow onto the flange/driveshaft.

Fig 5: Install the protective ring -arrow- onto the flange/driveshaft.

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Installation position: ribbed side of the protective ring points to the flange.
The protective ring -A- must engage audibly in the groove on the flange.