Renewing oil seal for left flange shaft, manual gearbox 0DF — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6C (2014–2017)

• Opens: gearbox oil

📋 Procedure

1. With vehicle standing on its wheels, loosen front flange bolt (arrow) 90° at most, or wheel bearing will be damaged Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
2. Remove wheel.
3. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation.
4. Place drip tray under gearbox.
5. Remove drive shaft Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.

6. Pull out drive shaft seal.
7. Drive in new seal to stop, being careful not to cant seal.
8. Half-fill space between sealing lip and dust lip with sealing grease.
9. Install drive shaft Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
10. Check gear oil level and top up to lower edge of oil filler hole if necessary .
11. Install noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation.
12. Install wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres; Specified torque for wheel bolts.

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