Right Flange Shaft

Right Flange Shaft

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Old oil collecting and extracting device (V.A.G 1782)

Removing

Proceed as follows:

• Observe general repair notes. Refer to => [ Repair Instructions ] Repair Instructions.

• Observe cleanliness rules when working on transmissions. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

- Remove noise insulation in center by loosening fasteners - 1 through 4 -.





- Remove right noise insulation - arrows -.





- Remove right drive axle heat shield - arrows -.





- Remove right drive axle from transmission flange shaft.

- Disconnect electrical connector - 1 - on oil level thermal sensor (G266).





- Unclip bracket - 2 - for electrical wire to oil level thermal sensor (G266) on subframe.

- Place used oil collection and extraction device (V.A.G 1782) under transmission.





- Remove right flange shaft bolt by installing 2 bolts in flange and counter holding flange shaft with assembly lever.

- Remove flange shaft with spring, thrust washer and tapered ring.

Installing

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Flange Shafts and Shaft Seals Assembly Overview ] Description and Operation, => [ Heat Shield for Right Drive
Axle ] Description and Operation

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

- Press flange shaft against spring force and tighten.

- Install right drive axle.

- Gear oil level, checking and topping off. Refer to => [ Gear Oil Level, Checking and Filling ] Gear Oil Level, Checking and Filling.