Flange Shaft Ball Bearing, Replacing: Removing
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-- Remove front axle differential lock. Refer to FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK, REMOVING .
-- Secure the front axle differential lock to the engine and transmission holder. Refer to FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK, SECURING TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .
-- Remove the flange shaft. Refer to Removing And Installing Flange Shaft.(VW771, Completing with VW540/1B.) .
-- Pry out the flange shaft seal using a lever.
-- Remove the circlip in front of the ball bearing. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK COMPONENTS .
-- Remove the flange shaft ball bearing.
A -Internal Puller, for example KUKKO 21/5:VAS251611
B -Adapter from Slide Hammer:VW771