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 toothed belt gear using the counter support (3415).






- To guide the seal remover (3203) , install the toothed belt gear bolt into the crankshaft all the way.

- Turn the inner portion of the seal remover 2 turns (approximately 3 mm) out from the outer portion and lock it with the knurled thumb screw.

- Lubricate the threaded head of the seal remover.

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






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

Installing

• The sealing lip of the seal 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 journal.






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

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






- Install the crankshaft toothed belt gear.

- Install a new toothed belt gear bolt and tighten it to specification, see - item 2 - in the => [ Toothed Belt Overview ] Toothed Belt Overview.

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