Right Seal, Replacing, Fwd: Removing

• The transmission is installed.

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

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-, if equipped.

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-- If equipped, remove the heat shield above the right drive axle -arrows-.

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-- Remove the right drive axle from the transmission. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- on the right ball joint.

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-- Remove the nut from the bracket for the Right Front Level Control Sensor -G289- if equipped.

-- Disengage the right ball joint from the control arm.

-- Fasten the right ball joint -2- to the control arm -1- with a nut -arrow-, as shown in the illustration.

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-- Secure the right drive axle to the suspension strut using a :T10038  .

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Do not damage the surface of the shaft.

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

-- Remove the right transmission flange shaft using the :T10107A  .

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The bolt has a 6 mm inner hex socket The bolt can also be removed and installed using the :VAG1669  .

-- To remove and install the flange shaft, install two bolts into the flange and counterhold it using a pry bar.

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-- Remove the flange shaft.

-- Pry out the seal with an extractor lever.