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Renewing output flange oil seal (bevel box removed): VW Tiguan I

Step-by-step renewing output flange oil seal (bevel box removed) for the VW Tiguan I: 18 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

18 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016)

  • Opens: engine oil
  • Special tools named: puller

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove bevel box .
  2. Set bevel box in gearbox support T10108 on hole (arrow) marked with the number (5).
  3. Then align bevel box with hole opposite and secure.
  4. Set drip tray for workshop hoistVAS 6208 underneath.
  5. Drain oil from bevel box.
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  1. Lock bevel box output flange with stop plate T10108/1, screwing in M 10 x 30 bolts (arrows).
  2. Remove hexagon nut for output flange.
  3. Swing bevel box so that output flange points upwards.
  4. Pull output flange off shaft bevel gear of bevel box.
  5. Pull out seal (A) for output flange.
  6. Clean residual locking fluid from thread of shaft bevel gear.
  7. Drive in new oil seal to stop using thrust piece T10049.
  8. Half-fill space between sealing lip and dust lip with sealing greaseG 052 128 A1.
  9. Pull in output flange using two arm puller(A).
  10. Coat thread of new hexagon nut with locking fluid D 000 600.
  11. Tightening new hexagon nut for output flange to specified torque.
  12. Install bevel box .
  13. Check gear oil in bevel box .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.