DIY: Drive Axle Flange Seal Replacement

[inmytree]

thanks for the input fellas...experience tells me that time will eventually let me know if I really did this right....it's a vw after all... and I was the one working on it...

[bc]

Riviving this thread. I accidentally gouged a small hole(maybe 2mm) in the oil seal flange sleeve(passenger side, the green one) while trying to remove the seal. Is this sleeve removable to replace?
Aaaarrrrggggg!!!!

[TylerDurden]

Dunno if it comes out easily. I would probably seal damage that small with RTV. IIRC, the case is vented, so there isn't pressure worth mentioning.

[tylernt]

I'm with Tyler, RTV that puppy.

Surface prep is critical, clean all traces of gear lube with alcohol or acetone first.

[bc]

Thanks for the help guys. I was thinking of siliconing it. I would still like to know if it comes out or not.

[bc]

Has anyone replaced the green sleeve on these transmissions? Mine is leaking pretty good now after driving for a week or so. I'm going to try to silicone the hole and hope that stops it.