Removing sealing ring for short flanged shaft

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NOTE: The short flanged shaft can be removed only by partially undoing the wheel suspension.

Remove right rear wheel.
Uncouple drive shaft on the transmission side.
CAUTION: Protect drive shaft and shaft flange from damage.
Remove spacer ring
Undo right stabilizer mount.

Fig 1: Removing Right Stabilizer Mount (As Of MY 2002)
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NOTE: Counter with an open-ended wrench when removing from the stabilizer fastening.
Undo the outer ends of both upper arms and remove the screws.

Fig 2: Undoing Outer Ends Of Upper Arms (As Of MY 2002)
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Unscrew fastening screw for flanged shaft (Fig 3 shows removed transmission).

Fig 3: Unscrewing Fastening Screw For Flanged Shaft (As Of MY 2002)
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Press wheel carrier downwards and pull out flanged shaft.
Remove sealing ring with special tools VW 771/1 and VW 771/37 (Fig 4 shows removed transmission).

Fig 4: Removing Sealing Ring (As Of MY 2002)
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