Removing Right Flange Shaft

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Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation Tray & Bolts

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Remove noise insulation tray.
Turn steering to right to full lock.
Remove drive axle from flange shaft.
Raise right drive axle and secure.
Remove countersunk bolt.
Place drip tray under transmission.
Carefully pull out flange shaft with compression spring. Taper ring, thrust washer and compression spring can drop out.

Fig 2: Removing Flange Shaft Oil Seal Using Slide Hammer-Complete Set VW 771 And Additional Part For VW771 VW 771/37

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Remove flange shaft oil seal using Slide Hammer-complete Set VW 771 and Additional Part For VW771 VW 771/37.