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

Removing and installing propshaft flange seal, up to model year 2010 on VW: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.

Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.

factory workshop text

📋 Procedure

ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.

Removing and installing propshaft flange seal, up to model year 2010
Final drive 02W
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Support plate
VW 309
Modifying
gearbox support
VW 353
Anchor
Gearbox support
2004
Oil seal extractor lever
VW 681
Thrust piece
T10019
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1601
Drift sleeve
30-20
Drip tray for workshop hoist
VAS 6208
Puller
Kukko 18/1
Locking fluid
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Bolts M10 x 30 (Qty. 2)
Removing
Rear final drive removed
Gearbox support
VW 353
must be modified to secure rear final drive to assembly bracket.
The rear final drive is secured via holes
arrow 1
and
arrow 2
to
gearbox support
VW 353
.
To do this, enlarge hole
arrow 1
to 13 mm in diameter.
Tighten rear final drive to assembly stand.
Secure rear final drive on
gearbox support
VW 353
using holes
1
and
2
(not visible in figure).
Remove propshaft flange hexagon nut.
A
Hexagon bolts M10 x 30
Note
When loosening hexagon nuts for propshaft flange, counterhold using pipe
B
with
gearbox bracket
2004
(second mechanic).
Detach propshaft flange using
puller
A
, e.g. Kukko 18/2.
Pull out seal using
oil seal extractor lever
VW 681
.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
Lightly oil new seal around outside circumference and between sealing lips with
high performance oil
for Haldex couplings.
Drive in new oil seal to stop using
thrust piece
T10019
. Do not cant oil seal in the process.
Drive flange in to stop with
thrust sleeve
30-20
.
Insert new hexagon nuts with
locking fluid
Electronic Parts Catalogue
and tighten to specified torque.
A
Hexagon bolts M10 x 30
Note
When tightening hexagon nuts for propshaft flange, counterhold using pipe
B
with
gearbox bracket
2004
(second mechanic).
Install rear final drive
Chapter
.
Check oil level in Haldex coupling
Chapter
.
Specified torques
Chapter
“
Assembly overview - two section propshaft
”
Chapter
“
Assembly overview - three section propshaft
”
Drive shafts; Assembly overview – drive shafts
Running gear, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
42
Drive shaft; Assembly overview – drive shaft
Subframe; Assembly overview - gearbox carrier for final drive
Rep. gr.
42
Subframe; Assembly overview - subframe
Component
Specified torque
Propshaft flange to rear final drive
210 Nm

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.