Renewing seal for right flange shaft: VW Jetta VI / Golf V / Jetta

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018), VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009); platform code AJ5

• Opens: gearbox oil

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• Remove securing bolt for right flanged shaft on gearbox using socket T10107 A. When doing this, screw 2 bolts into flange and counterhold using a tyre lever.
• The gear oil must be changed as only in this way can the correct gear oil level be assured.

🔩 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. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
2. If heat shield for drive shaft is installed, remove it from engine (arrows).
3. Unbolt right drive shaft from gearbox flange shaft.
4. Raise drive shaft as high as possible and secure. Take care not to damage paint on drive shaft in the process. [Note: On some engines, the drive shaft cannot be raised and secured high enough for the gearbox flange shaft to be pulled out.In this case, remove right drive shaft Running gear, axles, steering40Removing and installing drive shafts.]
5. Position used oil collection and extraction unitV.A.G 1782 or a drip tray under gearbox.

6. Remove securing bolt for right flanged shaft on gearbox using socket T10107 A. When doing this, screw 2 bolts into flange and counterhold using a tyre lever.
7. Pull out flange shaft.
8. Pry seal out using assembly lever.
9. Lightly oil outer circumference of new oil seal.
10. Half-fill space between sealing lip and dust lip of new seal with sealing greaseG 052 128(arrow).
11. Drive in new seal to stop with thrust piece3305, being careful not to cant seal.
12. Insert flange shaft.
13. Tighten new countersunk bolt to 30 Nm. When doing this, press flange shaft against gearbox so that bolt engages in thread. — 30 Nm (22 lb-ft)
14. Screw right drive shaft onto flange shaft and install right drive shaft Running gear, axles, steering40Removing and installing drive shafts.
15. If gear oil has escaped when removing the oil seal, change gear oil . [Note: The gear oil must be changed as only in this way can the correct gear oil level be assured.]
16. Install noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.

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