Removing and installing propshaft flange seal, up to model year 2010 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H), VW Transporter T5 (7J), VW Transporter T6 (7E), VW Transporter T6 (7F)

• Special tools named: puller

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• When loosening hexagon nuts for propshaft flange, counterhold using pipe (B) with gearbox bracket2004 (second mechanic).
• Drive in new oil seal to stop using thrust piece T10019. Do not cant oil seal in the process.
• When tightening hexagon nuts for propshaft flange, counterhold using pipe (B) with gearbox bracket2004 (second mechanic).

📋 Procedure

1. To do this, enlarge hole (arrow 1) to 13 mm in diameter.
2. Tighten rear final drive to assembly stand.
3. Secure rear final drive on gearbox supportVW 353 using holes (1) and (2) (not visible in figure).
4. Remove propshaft flange hexagon nut. [Note: When loosening hexagon nuts for propshaft flange, counterhold using pipe (B) with gearbox bracket2004 (second mechanic).]
5. Detach propshaft flange using puller(A), e.g. Kukko 18/2.

6. Pull out seal using oil seal extractor leverVW 681.
7. Lightly oil new seal around outside circumference and between sealing lips with high performance oil for Haldex couplings.
8. Drive in new oil seal to stop using thrust piece T10019. Do not cant oil seal in the process.
9. Drive flange in to stop with thrust sleeve30-20.
10. Insert new hexagon nuts with locking fluidElectronic Parts Catalogue and tighten to specified torque. [Note: When tightening hexagon nuts for propshaft flange, counterhold using pipe (B) with gearbox bracket2004 (second mechanic).]
11. Install rear final drive .
12. Check oil level in Haldex coupling .

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