Sealing Flange, Vibration Damper Side

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Counter holder tool T10069
Assembly tool T10215
Torque wrench VAG 1601
Torque wrench (40-200 Nm) VAG 1332
Sealant D 176 501

Removing

-- Remove the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT .

-- Remove the vibration damper. To do so, lock the vibration damper using the T10069.

Fig 1: Counter-Holder T10069 To Hold Vibration Damper

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-- Remove the oil pan. Refer to OIL PAN .

-- Remove the sealing flange bolts and sealing flange.

-- Remove the sealant residue from the sealing surfaces.

Installing

-- Before installing, remove any remaining oil from the end of the crankshaft with a clean cloth.

-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter approximately 3 mm).

Fig 2: Applying Silicone Sealing Compound

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-- Apply a bead of sealantD 176 501 approximately 2 to 3 mm as shown -arrows- on the clean sealing flange sealing surface.

NOTE:

Cover the oil seal with a clean cloth before applying the sealing bead.

The sealant bead must not be thicker than 2 to 3 mm or excess sealant could get into the oil pan and clog the oil intake pipe strainer.

Note the expiration date of the sealant.

The sealing flange must be installed within 5 minutes after application of the sealant.

-- Install the T10215/1 -1- onto the crankshaft end -3-.

-- Slide the sealing flange with seal -2- carefully over the T10215/1 -1-.

-- Tighten the sealing flange to the cylinder block.

Fig 3: Identifying Guide Sleeve T10215/1, Crankshaft Pin & Sealing Ring

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-- Install the oil pan. Refer to OIL PAN .

NOTE:

Vibration damper bolt must be replaced.

Tighten the bolt using the torque wrench VAG 1601.

-- Install the vibration damper and secure using the T10069.

Fig 4: Counter-Holder T10069 To Hold Vibration Damper

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-- Tighten the new vibration damper bolt to 100 Nm + 180° (1/2) additional turn.

-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT .