Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Seal, Belt Pulley Side

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Seal remover (3203)

• Counter-holder tool (3415)

• Assembly tool (T10053)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)

Removing

- Remove toothed belt. Refer to --> [ Toothed Belt, Removing, Installing and Tensioning ] Toothed Belt, Removing, Installing and Tensioning.

- Remove toothed belt crankshaft sprocket. Secure toothed belt sprocket with the counterhold tool (3415).





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

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

- Lubricate threaded head of the seal remover.

- Using considerable force, screw seal remover as far as possible into the seal.





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

Installing

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

- Before installing, remove oil remains from end of crankshaft with a clean cloth.

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





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

- Press seal in to the limit stop using the assembly tool (T10053) and the center bolt.





- Install crankshaft toothed belt sprocket:

• Tightening specifications, refer to --> [ 2 120 Nm plus an additional / turn (90°) ] Toothed Belt Drive Assembly Overview.

- Install and tension the toothed belt. Refer to --> [ Toothed Belt, Removing, Installing and Tensioning ] Toothed Belt, Removing, Installing and Tensioning.