Crankshaft seal (ribbed belt side), replacing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Audi RS 4 and 2007 Audi RS 4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Seal Remover T40019

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Seal remover T40019

Fig 2: Assembly Tool T40048

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Assembly tool T40048

Removing

Bring lock carrier into service position →
- 50 BODY, FRONT
- 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.
Remove vibration damper → Vibration damper, removing and installing .

Fig 3: Installing Oil Seal Extractor T40019

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Place inner part of oil seal extractor T40019 flush with outer part and secure using knurled-head screw.
Lubricate threaded head of seal remover, place against seal, and with strong force screw into seal as far as possible.
Loosen knurled thumb screw and turn inner portion against crankshaft until seal is pulled out.
Clamp seal extractor at mounting points in a vise.

Remove seal using pliers.

Installing

Clean operating and sealing surfaces.

Fig 4: Inserting Assembly Device T40048/1 Onto Pull Sleeve T40048/2 And Sliding Seal Onto Pull Sleeve

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Insert assembly device T40048/1 onto pull sleeve T40048/2 and slide seal - 1 - onto pull sleeve.
Remove assembly device.

Fig 5: Placing Pull Sleeve T40048/2 On Crankshaft And Sliding Seal Into Sealing Surface On Engine

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Place pull sleeve T40048/2 on crankshaft and slide seal - 1 - into sealing surface on engine.

NOTE:

Pull sleeve remains on crankshaft for pressing in.

Fig 6: Positioning Pressure Sleeve T40048/3 With Bolts On Crankshaft

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Position pressure sleeve T40048/3 with bolts M8x55 mm - arrows - on crankshaft.
Install bolts by hand.
Tighten bolts each ¹ /₂ rotation by alternating sides to press in seal until it reaches stop.

The rest of installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Install vibration damper → Vibration damper, removing and installing .
Install lock carrier with attachments →
- 50 BODY, FRONT
- 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.
Install front bumper cover →
- 63 BUMPER
- 63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.