Right Flange Shaft, Seal And Sleeve (Two-Piece)

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Drip Tray V.A.G 1306
• Thrust Piece T10160
• Subframe Support Assembling Device 3253/2
• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) V.A.G 1331

Removing 

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Turn the steering wheel as far as possible to the right.

-- Remove the right drive axle heat shield bolts -arrows- and shield, if equipped.

Fig 1: Drive Axle Heat Shield Bolts

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-- Remove the drive axle -1- from the flange shaft.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Drive Axle -1- From Flanged Shaft

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-- Tie the drive axle up as high as possible. Be careful not to damage the paint on the drive axle.

-- Place a drip tray under transmission and engine.

-- Remove the flange shaft bolt. To do this, install two bolts into the flange and counter hold the flange shaft using a pry bar.

Fig 3: Identifying Flange Shafts

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-- Remove the flange shaft and pressure spring.

-- Pry out the seal with a screwdriver -A-. Support the screwdriver using the subframe support assembling device 3253/2.

Fig 4: Prying Out Seal

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NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the sleeve otherwise there will be leaks.

Replace the sleeve if it is damaged. Refer to Fig 5.

Fig 5: Prying Out Sleeve Using A Screwdriver

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Installing 

-- Install the seal until seated and without tilting it using the thrust piece T10160.

Fig 6: Driving In New Seal Up To Stop

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-- Fill the space between the sealing and dust lips half way with sealing grease for seal G 052 128 A1.

-- Install the flange shaft and bolt.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Drive Axle -1- From Flanged Shaft

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-- Install the drive axle -1- to the flange shaft. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the drive axle heat shield and bolts -arrows-, if equipped. Refer to Specifications .

Fig 8: Drive Axle Heat Shield Bolts

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-- Check the transmission fluid level and fill if necessary. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID, CHECKING, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

Tightening Specifications 

Flange shaft to transmission, see -item 12- in DIFFERENTIAL OVERVIEW .