Left Seal, Replacing: Removing

-- Press the brake and remove the bolt from the left drive axle -arrow- (second technician).

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NOTE:

From now on do not let the vehicle touch the ground. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .

-- Remove the left front wheel.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION . .

-- Remove the left front wheel housing liner. Refer to WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Remove the left drive axle. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .

-- Place the :SMN372500 or Drip Tray under the transmission.

-- Remove the flange shaft bolt, by installing two bolts into the flange and counter-holding the flange shaft using a tire iron.

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-- Remove the flange shaft together with the pressure spring.

-- Remove the flange seal using the :VW771 and :VW771/37 .

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