Right Seal, Replacing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi A3 and 2015 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Seal Installer - Flange Shaft :T10049
Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal :T20143
Sealing Grease. Refer to the Parts information.

The transmission is installed.

Pay attention to the general information. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .
Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
Follow the general repair information. Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .

-- Remove the right flange shaft. Refer to RIGHT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the right seal using the :T20143/2 .

-- Coat the outer circumference and sealing lips on the new seal with transmission fluid.

-- Fill the space between the sealing/dust lip -arrow- halfway with sealing grease. Refer to the Parts information for the correct sealing grease.

-- Drive the new seal all the way in using the :T10049 . Do not tilt it while doing so.

-- Install the right flange shaft. Refer to RIGHT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Check the gear oil level. Refer to GEAR OIL, CHECKING LEVEL .