Removing flange shaft oil seals: Audi A3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8L, 1996–2003)

• Special tools named: VAS 6208, puller
• Renewed: sleeve

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• Tie-up drive shaft as high as possible. Do not damage paint on drive shaft.
• Remove flange shaft securing bolt. To do this, screw two bolts into flange and counterhold flange shaft with tyre iron or other suitable lever.
• Do not damage sleeve when pulling out right oil seal, otherwise leaks will occur.Renew sleeve if damaged

📋 Procedure

1. Please observe general repair instructions .
2. Remove drive shaft 40.
3. Turn steering to full right lock.
4. If fitted, remove protective cover for right inner constant velocity joint (arrows).
5. Unbolt drive shaft from flange shaft.

6. Tie-up drive shaft as high as possible. Do not damage paint on drive shaft.
7. Place drip tray e.g. VAS 6208 under the gearbox.
8. Remove flange shaft securing bolt. To do this, screw two bolts into flange and counterhold flange shaft with tyre iron or other suitable lever.
9. Pull out flange shaft and spring.
10. Pull out flange shaft oil seal using multi-purpose toolVW 771 and puller hookVW 771/37. [Note: Do not damage sleeve when pulling out right oil seal, otherwise leaks will occur.Renew sleeve if damaged]

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