Rear Axle Seal Replacement

[Davet18]

I have a left rear axle seal that is leaking. The vehicle is a 99 Carerra with Tiptronic. I have a service manual but unfortunately it only has the manual transimssion section. Is the left rear axle (half shaft) removed in the same manner? I am assuming the method of holding in the half shaft for the final drive is the same for the manual and tiptronic transmission. The service manual recommends using two bolts in the flange, threadinng them through the flange and putting a metal plate where the bolt will contact the housing and using the bolts to pry out the half shaft. I am doing exactly what they recommended but I encountered significant resistance and don't want to force anything without being sure that only the snap ring is holding it in.

OBTW Just finished the 60,000 mile service. Thanks to this forum and the information in the DIY section it was easy.

Thanks in advance for your help

Dave T

[RFM]

Some tiptronic's have a bold in the center of the flange, you have to remove the bolt first in this case.

[KevinMac]

I have a left rear axle seal that is leaking. The vehicle is a 99 Carerra with Tiptronic. I have a service manual but unfortunately it only has the manual transimssion section. Is the left rear axle (half shaft) removed in the same manner? I am assuming the method of holding in the half shaft for the final drive is the same for the manual and tiptronic transmission. The service manual recommends using two bolts in the flange, threadinng them through the flange and putting a metal plate where the bolt will contact the housing and using the bolts to pry out the half shaft. I am doing exactly what they recommended but I encountered significant resistance and don't want to force anything without being sure that only the snap ring is holding it in.

OBTW Just finished the 60,000 mile service. Thanks to this forum and the information in the DIY section it was easy.

Thanks in advance for your help

Dave T

Try this site:

http://www.cannell.co.uk/Manuals.htm

[Davet18]

Thanks for the help. There is a center bolt that had to be removed. Seal removal and replacement went easily. Filled with fluid and the rearend is quiet and the garage floor is dry.

Dave T