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Drive flange oil seals, 
replacing 
     
Rear final drive installed 
     
-  Observe general repair instructions   Page 00
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Note:  
     The exhaust system only needs to be removed if 
the left oil seal is replaced. 
     
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items   
     
Drift 2062 
     Drip tray V.A.G 1306
     Universal support V.A.G 1359/2
     Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A
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Removing  
     
-  Remove rear section of exhaust system 
(rearward of exhaust pipe clamp(s)): 
     
       Repair Manual, 2.7 Liter V6 5V BiTurbo 
Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(s): APB, Repair Group 26
   
     
-  Detach left and right-hand drive axles from rear 
final drive, and lay to one side: 
     
       Repair Manual, Suspension, Wheels, 
Steering, Repair Group 42.
   
    
-  Remove drive flange. To loosen securing bolt, screw two bolts into 
drive flange and hold with bar to prevent it from turning. 
-  Place drip tray V.A.G 1306 underneath and drain transmission oil.
-  Pull out drive flange using the bolts already screwed in.
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