Renewing propshaft flange seal: VW Phaeton

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Phaeton (3D)

• Renewed: bolts for propshaft

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• Check whether there is a coloured marking on propshaft (arrow A) and on propshaft flange (arrow B).
• If there is no coloured marking, mark position of propshaft flange (arrow B) relative to propshaft (arrow A) with coloured marks.
• Brace propshaft with counterhold tool T10172 to prevent it from turning.
• If retaining ring is stretched or damaged, it must be renewed with a new retaining ring of the same thickness. Allocation Electronic parts catalogue (ETKA) — Screw 2 hexagon bolts M 8 x 30(arrow) into flange.
• Always renew bolts for propshaft.

🔩 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. Check whether there is a coloured marking on propshaft (arrow A) and on propshaft flange (arrow B).
2. If there is no coloured marking, mark position of propshaft flange (arrow B) relative to propshaft (arrow A) with coloured marks.
3. Brace propshaft with counterhold tool T10172 to prevent it from turning.
4. Unbolt propshaft (1) from final drive and secure on right exhaust system using tensioning strap T10038.
5. Remove retaining ring (arrow).

6. ⚠ If retaining ring is stretched or damaged, it must be renewed with a new retaining ring of the same thickness. Allocation Electronic parts catalogue — Screw 2 hexagon bolts M 8 x 30(arrow) into flange.
7. Place drip tray underneath.
8. Pull off flange using assembly toolVW 391.
9. Carefully press seal slightly inwards along upper outer circumference (arrow).
10. Then lever out tilted seal.
11. ⚠ Do not damage running surface for oil seal on pinion shaft. — Assemble in reverse order, taking care of the following points:
12. Apply gear oil to circumference of seal.
13. Half-fill space between sealing lip and dust lip with sealing greaseG 052 128 A1.
14. Drive in new seal to stop, being careful not to cant seal.
15. Heat flange to max. 80°.
16. ⚠ Wear protective gloves! — Drive on flange far enough that the retaining ring can be installed.
17. Install retaining ring (arrow).
18. Always renew bolts for propshaft.
19. Fit propshaft with markings (A) and (B) facing one another.
20. Brace propshaft with counterhold tool T10172 to prevent it from turning.
21. First tighten propshaft to 10 Nm, then to specified torque . — 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft)
22. Checking gear oil in rear final drive .

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