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Removing And Installing Sealing Ring For Short Flanged Shaft: Removal

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  1. Remove right rear wheel.
  2. Uncouple drive shaft on the right on the transmission side and protect shaft from damage (use piece of hose with diameter of approximately 30 mm).
  3. Detach stabilizer/stabilizer mount ball joint (A), toe control arm (B) and control arm (C) from wheel carrier (see Fig 1 ). Refer to REAR WHEEL SUSPENSION, AXLE SHAFT .
    Fig 1: Detaching Stabilizer/Stabilizer Mount Ball Joint And Toe Control Arm
    G03102800Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Place oil collection pan under the transmission.
  5. Unscrew fastening screw for flanged shaft, secure flanged shaft with mandrel against turning.
    Fig 2: Removing Short Flanged Shaft Fastening Screw
    G03102801Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Pull out flanged shaft.
  7. Remove sealing ring with special tool VW 681.
    Fig 3: Removing Sealing Ring Using Special Tool
    G03102802Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.