Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Seal, Belt Pulley Side

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Seal Remover (3203)

• Counter Support (3415)

• Assembly Tool (T10053)

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

• Torque Wrench (40-200 Nm) (V.A.G 1332)

Removing

- Remove the toothed belt. Refer to => [ Toothed Belt ] Toothed Belt.

- Remove the crankshaft toothed belt gear. Secure the gear using counter support (3415).






- To guide the seal remover (3203) , install the center bolt manually into the crankshaft all the way.

- Rotate the inner section of the seal remover two turns (approximately 3 mm) out of the outer section and secure it with the knurled thumb screw.

- Lubricate the threaded head of the seal remover.

- Install the seal puller as far as possible into the seal.






- Loosen the knurled thumb screw and turn the inner part against crankshaft until the seal is pulled out.

Installing

• The sealing lip of the sealing ring may not be additionally oiled or greased.

- Before installing, remove any remaining oil from the end of the crankshaft with a clean cloth.

- Place the guide sleeve (T10053/1) on the crankshaft.






- Push the seal over the guide sleeve onto the crankshaft.

- Press the seal in until seated using the assembly tool (T10053) and the center bolt.






- Install the crankshaft toothed belt gear:

• Tightening specifications, see - item 2 - in the => [ Toothed Belt Overview ] Toothed Belt Overview.

- Install and tension the toothed belt. Refer to => [ Toothed Belt ] Toothed Belt.