Left Flange Shaft And Seal: Removing

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-- Remove the left front wheel.

-- Remove the noise insulation, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Remove the left wheel housing liner, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Turn the steering wheel to the left.

-- Remove the left drive axle from the flange shaft, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Tie the drive axle as high up as possible. Be careful not to damage the paint on the drive axle.

-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN 372500 or a drip tray under the transmission.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Flange Shafts

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-- Remove the flange shaft and the pressure spring.

-- Remove the flange shaft seal using the slide hammer set VW 771 and Slide Hammer Set - Hook VW 771/37.

Fig 2: Identifying Seal For Flange Shaft Pulled Out Using Slide Hammer

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