Drive shaft flange problem

[Johnnyqg]

Help needed please
I’m replacing the clutch on my 2014 berlingo van, the driver side drive shaft was stuck, to aid removal I undid the 3 bolt, seal flange, to give me a bit of leverage, however on reassembly the flange will not seat, it’s as if a “coller” has come out flush and will not go back in, I put the3 bolts and started to tighten but didn’t want to risk breaking any thing,  as it seemed very tight,
Am I missing something simple?
Thanks

[evdama]

Some pictures might help a diagnosis from someone in the know

[Johnnyqg]

Thanks Buddy,
Good shout, I’ve Just got in and degreased my self, so I’ll get some tomorrow

[Johnnyqg]

Help needed please
I’m replacing the clutch on my 2014 berlingo van, the driver side drive shaft was stuck, to aid removal I undid the 3 bolt, seal flange, to give me a bit of leverage, however on reassembly the flange will not seat, it’s as if a “coller” has come out flush and will not go back in, I put the3 bolts and started to tighten but didn’t want to risk breaking any thing,  as it seemed very tight,
Am I missing something simple?
Thanks

[Johnnyqg]

Some pictures might help a diagnosis from someone in the know

Not mine but this part, thanks

[shtu]

Do you mean the bolt-on housing on the far left of this picture?

(slightly different box than the B9, IIRC there isn't a speed sensor on there but close enough to get the idea)


I don't think the diff or bearings can move with that removed, but the parts diagram shows a seal between the housing and the rest of the gearbox. Chances are a look at it tomorrow, loosen everything, and try again will see you sorted.

(edit - as usual, the parts diagram is split across 317 categories, so it's not too esy to see the exact parts in there.)

[Johnnyqg]

All sorted, new clutch fitted, second one, first one was wrong even though it fitted as such. So twice the work, and skinned knuckles

[shtu]

Good to hear you got it sorted. The clutch on these is a beast of a job.

I had similar trouble when ordering the clutch kit for mne - the parts factor kept telling me I was ordering the wrong stuff, despite me getting the parts numbers from LUK.

Unsurprisingly, LUK were correct.