Right Gasket, Replacing, Fwd Vehicles

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Seal Installer - Flange Shaft:T10105

Fig 1: Identifying Thrust Piece -T10105-
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Shop Crane - Drip Tray:VAS6208

Fig 2: Identifying Drip Tray
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or Shop Crane - Drip Tray:VAS6208

NOTE:

The seal can be replaced with the transmission installed.

Removing

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the right drive axle. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Place the Drip Tray or Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit: SMN372500 underneath.

-- Pry out the seal being careful not to damage the shaft inside the transmission.

Seal, Installing:

Install in reverse order of removal.

-- Coat the outer edge of the seal and the sealing lips with ATF.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Seal

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-- Use the Seal Installer - Flange Shaft:T10105 to install the seal until it stops; do not tilt the seal while doing so.

-- Install the drive axle. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Check the ATF level and add ATF if necessary. Refer to ATF .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .