Flange Shaft Ball Bearing, Replacing: Removing

-- Remove front axle differential lock FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK, REMOVING .

-- Secure the front axle differential lock to the engine and transmission holder. Refer to FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK, SECURING TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

-- Remove the flange shaft Figure.

-- Pry out the flange shaft seal using a lever.

-- Remove the circlip in front of the ball bearing. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK COMPONENTS .

-- Remove the flange shaft ball bearing.

Fig 1: Circlip In Front Of Ball Bearing

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

A -  Internal Puller, for example KUKKO 21-5: VAS251611 

B -  Adapter from Slide Hammer: Kukko 22-0-1