Right Seal On Right Flange Shaft, Replacing, Fwd With Front Axle Differential Lock: Removing

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The right driveshaft must be removed later in the procedure.

-- With the vehicle still standing on its wheels, Loosen The Right Front Collar Bolt -arrow- a maximum of 90°. Otherwise the wheel bearing will get damaged. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If equipped remove the Noise Insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Drain The Oil From The Front Axle Differential Lock. Refer to FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK FLUID, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the driveshaft heat shield -arrows-. Refer to DRIVE AXLE HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- Remove the Right Driveshaft. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Use a Socket to remove the right flange shaft bolt -arrow- Insert two bolts in the flange and counterhold the flange shaft with the pry lever.

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VW771, Completing with VW540/1B.

Fig 1: Slide Hammer Set

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-a- = washer

-- Bolt the flange shaft to the :VW771 and remove it.

NOTE:

The flange shaft is secured with a circlip -arrow-.

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Please check whether the circlip -arrow- is equipped.

If necessary, remove the circlip from the seal area -1- or near the ball bearing -2-.

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-- Pry the seal -1- out of the flange shaft with a lever.