Crankshaft Seal, Belt Pulley Side

Special tools and workshop equipment 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 .

-- Remove the crankshaft toothed belt gear. Secure the gear using counter support 3415

Fig 1: Identifying Counter-Hold 3415 On Crankshaft Toothed Belt Sprocket

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-- To guide the seal remover 3203, install the center bolt manually into the crankshaft all the way.

-- Rotate the inner section of the seal remover two turns (approximately 3 mm) out of the outer section and secure it with the knurled thumb screw.

-- Lubricate the threaded head of the seal remover.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Firm Pressure Exerted To Oil Seal Extractor 3203 Into Oil Seal

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

Installing 

-- 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.

Fig 3: Identifying Guide Sleeve From Assembly Tool T10053 & Crankshaft Journal

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-- Push the seal over the guide sleeve onto the crankshaft.

-- Press the seal in until seated using the assembly tool T10053 and the center bolt.

Fig 4: Identifying Press Sleeve T10053

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-- Install the crankshaft toothed belt gear:

• Tightening specifications, see -item 2- in the TOOTHED BELT OVERVIEW .

-- Install and tension the toothed belt. Refer to TOOTHED BELT .