Right flanged shaft seal, replacing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volkswagen R32. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove center and right sections of sound insulation below engine/transmission, if installed. → 66 EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
Turn steering as far as possible toward right.
If installed, remove shielding plate for drive axle from bevel gear transfer case.
Disconnect drive axle from flanged shaft.

Tie up drive axle as far away as possible. This ensures that drive axle paint is not damaged.

Vehicles with 4-cylinder engine

Remove drive axle → 40 FRONT SUSPENSION .

Continuation for all vehicles

Place appropriate receptacle underneath transmission.
Remove bolt for right flanged shaft using socket V.A.G 1669 or 6 mm socket insert (commercially available).

Fig 1: Screwing Extractor T10037 Onto Right Flanged Shaft & Aligning Extractor Parallel To Flange Using Knurled Nut T10037/1

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Screw extractor T10037 onto right flanged shaft.
Align extractor parallel to flange using knurled nut T10037/1 and lower support - A -.
Pull out flanged shaft.
Pry out O-ring with lever.