Left Seal, Replacing: Removing

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-- Remove the left wheel.

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

-- Remove the lower section of the left front wheel housing liner. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the left drive axle. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Place the :VAS6208 underneath.

-- Remove flange shaft bolt. To do this, install two bolts on the flange and counterhold the flange shaft with a pry bar.

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-- Remove the flange shaft with the pressure spring.

-- Remove flange shaft seal.

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