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Rotary Shaft Seal




Removing and installing the rotary shaft seal for the short joint flange

Removal

NOTE: The rotary shaft seal can also be replaced with the transmission in installed condition.





1. Unscrew the hexagon screw for the joint flange and remove flange.

2. Lever out rotary shaft seal with VW 681.

Installation

1. Press in rotary shaft seal flush with suitable pressure piece.

2. Tighten hexagon screw for joint flange with 46 Nm (34 ft. lbs.).