front diff oil seal - nut torq?

Hi all - I'm trying to change weeping oil seal to rear of front diff without bolloxing anything.
Does any one know torque setting for the nut holding on the cover /cone thingy to get at it ?


Or maybe mark position of nut and count number of turns to get it off / put back same would be ok?



Info / opinions much appretiated, cheers.

Thanks for that
-reassuring to hear its a 'proper vw proceedure' - I was thinking was a bit of a bodge an new seal may be crushed (........I haven't tried to tighten it so hopefully is still in correct position........)

Only a slight weep but has over the years sprayed oil onto underside as rotates- wipe it off and underseal comes off with it! Have lived with it for 4-5 years with regular checks to level (odd it rarely needs topping up - a little goes a long way!)
Recent MOT advisory so thought sort it.

cheers, again

Thanks dave friday!
max and caddy came up with the same on 80-90!

maybe time I should got a bently manual.....


Edited by Reco - 05 Jul 12 at 21:05

Hi Reco