Renewing right seal on gearbox, between front differential lock and gearbox or between bevel box and gearbox — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020), VW Passat B8 (3G, 2014–)

• Special tools named: T20143/1, T20143/2

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📋 Procedure

1. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
2. Remove right drive shaft Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
3. Remove front differential lock .
4. Position used oil collection and extraction unitV.A.G 1782 or a drip tray under gearbox.
5. Lever out seal on gearbox using extractor tool T20143/1 or T20143/2.

6. Lightly oil outer circumference of new oil seal.
7. Half-fill space between sealing lip and dust lip with sealing greaseG 052 128.
8. Carefully drive in new oil seal to stop using thrust piece T10243.
9. Install front differential lock .
10. Install bevel box .
11. Install drive shaft Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shafts.
12. Check oil level and top up .
13. Install noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.

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