Left Seal, Replacing: Removing

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-- Remove the left wheel.

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

-- Remove the lower section of the left front wheel housing liner or the left front wheel housing liner. Refer to WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Turn the steering wheel to the left.

-- Remove drive axle from flange shaft; Refer to DRIVE AXLE .

-- Tie the drive axle as high up as possible. Do not damage the paint on the drive axle.

-- Place the Drip Tray under the transmission.

-- Remove bolts for flange shaft, by installing two bolts into the flange and counter-holding flange shaft using a pry bar.

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-- Remove the flange shaft and the pressure spring.

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

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