Removing and installing drive flange

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Fig 1: Identifying Drive Flange & Puller 3109

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Removing

Mount puller 3109 and remove circlip.
Pull off drive flange with VW 391.

Installing

Insert drive flange, dished washer and circlip.
Pull drive flange in with 3109.

NOTE: Drive flange can also be pulled in with VW 391.

Vehicles with triple roller axle shafts

Bolt puller Kukko 18-0 to flange using two 8x35 mm bolts and 8 mm diameter washers.
Pull off drive flange.