Right Seal On Outer Front Axle Differential Lock, Replacing: Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Left Front Drive Axle Bolt

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The right drive axle must be removed later in the procedure.

-- With the vehicle still standing on its wheels, loosen the right front collar bolt -arrow- a maximum of 90°. Otherwise the wheel bearing will get damaged. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If equipped, remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Drain the oil from the front axle differential lock. Refer to FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK FLUID, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the drive axle heat shield -arrows-. Refer to DRIVE AXLE HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 2: Identifying Right Drive Axle Heat Shield

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

-- Use a Socket to remove the right flange shaft bolt -arrow- Insert two bolts in the flange and counterhold the flange shaft with the tire iron.

Fig 3: Installing Bolts Into Flange And Counter-Holding Flange Shaft Using A Pry Bar

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Slide Hammer Set VW 771, Completing with Holding Fixture - Spacers VW 540/1B.

Fig 4: Complete The Slide Hammer Set VW771 Using The Holding Fixture - Spacers VW540/1B.

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-a- = washer

-- Bolt the flange shaft to the Slide Hammer Set: VW 771 and remove it.

NOTE:

The flange shaft is secured with a circlip -arrow-.

Fig 5: Flange Shaft To Slide Hammer Set VW771

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Please check whether the circlip -arrow- is equipped.

If necessary, remove the circlip from the seal area -1- or near the ball bearing -2-.

Fig 6: Removing Circlip From Seal Area

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-- Pry the seal -1- out of the flange shaft with a lever.