Removing And Installing Sealing Ring For Short Flanged Shaft: Removal

Remove right rear wheel.
Uncouple drive shaft on the right on the transmission side and protect shaft from damage (use piece of hose with diameter of approximately 30 mm).
Detach stabilizer/stabilizer mount ball joint (A), toe control arm (B) and control arm (C) from wheel carrier (see Fig 1 ). Refer to REAR WHEEL SUSPENSION, AXLE SHAFT .

Fig 1: Detaching Stabilizer/Stabilizer Mount Ball Joint And Toe Control Arm
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Place oil collection pan under the transmission.
Unscrew fastening screw for flanged shaft, secure flanged shaft with mandrel against turning.

Fig 2: Removing Short Flanged Shaft Fastening Screw
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Pull out flanged shaft.
Remove sealing ring with special tool VW 681.

Fig 3: Removing Sealing Ring Using Special Tool
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