Left Seal, Replacing: Removing

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-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

-- Place the :VAS6208 under the transmission.

-- Seal the opening in the transmission for the driveshaft with a clean cloth -A-.

Fig 1: Drilling Hole Into Outer Metal Ring Of Drive Axle Sealing Ring Drive Axle And Identifying Cloth In Seal Opening

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-- Using a drill bit -B- (2 to 4 mm), carefully drill a hole in the outer metal ring -C- of the seal.

NOTE:

Grease the drill bit -B- so that the shavings will stick.

Only drill through the metal ring -C-, otherwise the transmission could get damaged.

-- Install a 4 mm screw into the drilled hole in the seal -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Installation Of Metal Bolt At Drilled Hole Of Sealing Ring

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-- Remove the seal with the :T10055 and the :T10055/2 .

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the transmission.

Drill shavings must not get into the transmission or into the opening for the driveshaft. Vacuum up any shavings if necessary.

NOTE:

Do not insert the screw too deeply so that the bearing underneath does not become damaged.

Remove the cloth and carefully clean the transmission and the opening for the driveshaft.

If only the metal ring of the seal could be removed, carefully pry out the rest of the seal using a screwdriver.