Crankshaft seal - ribbed belt side, replacing: Notes

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Crankshaft Seal - Ribbed Belt Side, Replacing

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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 ribbed belt → Ribbed belt, removing and installing .
Toothed belt, removing → Toothed belt drive, overview .

Fig 2: Securing Toothed Belt Gear Using Counter Support 3415

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Loosen toothed belt crankshaft sprocket by holding sprocket with Counter Support 3415.

Fig 3: Identifying Center Bolt, Crankshaft Toothed Belt Gear & Diamond Disc

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Remove toothed belt crankshaft sprocket center bolt - 1 - and remove sprocket - 2 - and diamond disc - 3 -.

Fig 4: Identifying Center Bolt & Crankshaft

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To guide seal puller, thread center bolt into crankshaft by hand until stop.
Remove inner part of Seal Remover 3203 nine rotations (approx. 20 mm) from outer part and secure with knurled-head screw.

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool - Seal Puller 3203

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Grease threaded head of Seal Remover 3203 , position and install into oil seal as far as possible with forceful pressure.
Loosen knurled screw and turn inner portion against crankshaft until oil seal is pulled out.
Secure seal remover in a vise at the flat spots. Remove seal using pliers