6-speed dual clutch gearbox 02E — Renewing oil seal for left flange shaft - front and four-wheel drive — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat CC (357, 2008–2012), VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–), VW Touran I (1T, 2003–2015), VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009), VW Passat B6 (3C, 2005–2010), VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013); platform codes 5M1, 1F7, 137, 521

• Special tools named: puller

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove wheel.
2. Remove centre and left parts of noise insulation below engine and gearbox, if fitted.
3. Remove left drive shaft.
4. Place drip tray under gearbox.
5. Remove flange shaft securing bolts by screwing 2 bolts into flange and counterholding flange shaft with a lever.

6. Pull out flange shaft with compression spring.
7. Pull out flange shaft oil seal with multi-purpose tool(VW 771) and puller hooks(VW 771/37).
8. Half-fill space between sealing lip and dust lip with sealing greaseG 052 128.
9. Drive in new seal to stop, being careful not to cant seal.
10. Insert flange shaft.
11. Screw in new countersunk bolt for securing stub shaft or flange shaft and tighten to 30 Nm. — 30 Nm (22 lb-ft)
12. Bolt swivel joint to suspension link at old impression marks using new bolts. 40I - Assembly overview, subframe, anti-roll bar, wishbone
13. Install left drive shaft. 40Repairing drive shafts; Removing and installing drive shafts
14. Install front left wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Removing and installing wheel housing liner.
15. Install left wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Torque settings for mounting wheels.
16. Check oil level and top up .
17. Install noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.

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