Left Seal, Replacing: Removing

-- 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 Drip Tray underneath.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Flange Shaft

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-- Remove the flange shaft with the pressure spring.

-- Remove the flange shaft seal.

Fig 2: Identifying Flanged Shaft Oil Seal, VW 771 And VW 771/37

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